How to travel from Otranto to Polignano a Mare, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Polignano a Mare is around 162km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Otranto to Polignano a Mare by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Polignano a MareOtranto if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Polignano a Mare.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Train

Take the train to Lecce and then to Polignano A Mare.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Drive

Drive to Polignano a Mare.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance162km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Polignano a Mare

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Polignano a Mare by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Otranto and Polignano a Mare is around 162km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 143km (89 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Otranto and Polignano a Mare by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Polignano a Mare is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Polignano a Mare, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Otranto and Polignano a Mare. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Otranto to Polignano a Mare. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Maglie, Zollino and Lecce. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici and Trenitalia run train services between Otranto and Polignano a Mare. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Polignano a Mare. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Otranto and Polignano a Mare with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Otranto and Polignano a Mare. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Otranto to Polignano a Mare. We recommend that you take the bus to Polignano a Mare. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Polignano a Mare is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Polignano a Mare. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Otranto and Polignano a Mare. The distance is around 162km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Polignano a Mare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Otranto to Polignano a Mare

Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Polignano a Mare

Transport options from Otranto to Polignano a Mare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 35m
€12($12)
once daily168km (105 miles)
Train
2h 40m
€13($13)
every 3 hours163km (101 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€30($30)
on demand162km (100 miles)

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Airports near Polignano a Mare

The following major airports near Polignano a Mare offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Polignano a Mare
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Polignano a Mare
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Polignano a Mare