How to travel from Otranto to Ragusa, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Ragusa is around 729km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Otranto to Ragusa by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Comiso (CIY).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Crotone bus station then Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni and then to Ragusa Piazzale della Croce.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Ragusa.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Ragusa

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Ragusa by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Otranto and Ragusa is around 729km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Otranto and Ragusa by plane.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Ragusa is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Ragusa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Ragusa. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Comiso (CIY). instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Ragusa. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Ragusa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maglie, Maglie Piazzale Megapark, Nardo Via XXV Luglio, Crotone bus station, Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe and Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Marino Autolinee, Onebus, Interbus, Etna Trasporti, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and FlixBus run regular bus services between Otranto and Ragusa. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Otranto and Ragusa. Flights depart from Brindisi (BDS) and arrive at Comiso (CIY) - via Pisa (PSA). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Otranto to Ragusa. There is however a flight that goes via Pisa (PSA). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Otranto to Ragusa typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Brindisi (BDS) and and arrive into Comiso (CIY).

The closest major airport to Ragusa is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ragusa. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Otranto to Ragusa. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Comiso (CIY). instead which will take 5hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Ragusa is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Otranto to Ragusa

Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Ragusa

Transport options from Otranto to Ragusa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5hrs
€105($105)
every 3 hours1,646km (1,023 miles)
Plane and Bus6hrs
€125($125)
every 3 hours1,236km (768 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€58($58)
twice a week815km (506 miles)
Bus via Catania, Via D'Amico11h 45m
€59($59)
twice daily802km (498 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 50m
€135($135)
hourly729km (453 miles)

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Airports near Ragusa

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

CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ragusa
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Ragusa
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
200km (124 miles) from Ragusa