The distance between Otranto and Pompei is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Otranto to Pompei by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pompei → Otranto if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Naples (NAP).
Take the bus to Naples Metropark.
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Take the bus to Latiano then take the train to Taranto and then to Salerno.
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There are several options for getting from Otranto to Pompei by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Otranto and Pompei is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Otranto and Pompei by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Otranto to Pompei is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Pompei, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Pompei. We recommend that you drive to Pompei. instead which will take 5hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Pompei. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples Metropark. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Marino Autolinee, Salento in bus and TTI Leonettibus SRL run regular bus services between Otranto and Pompei. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Otranto and Pompei. Flights depart from Brindisi (BDS) and arrive at Naples (NAP) - via Milan Linate (LIN). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Otranto to Pompei. There is however a flight that goes via Milan Linate (LIN). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Otranto to Pompei typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Brindisi (BDS) and and arrive into Naples (NAP).
The closest major airport to Pompei is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Pompei. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Otranto and Pompei. The distance is around 428km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Pompei is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €52 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 10m | €245($245) | every 3 hours | 1,656km (1,029 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | €52($52) | once daily | 490km (305 miles) |
Bus via Lecce - City Terminal | 8h 35m | €56($56) | once a week | 497km (309 miles) |
Bus to Latiano, train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €41($41) | 5 times a week | 443km (275 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 5m | €40($40) | twice daily | 443km (275 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | €65($65) | on demand | 428km (266 miles) |
Marino Autolinee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto
Salento in bus
TTI Leonettibus SRL
The following major airports near Pompei offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.