How to travel from Otranto to San Gimignano, Italy

The distance between Otranto and San Gimignano is around 899km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Otranto to San Gimignano by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Policoro and then to Poggibonsi Salceto Dir Firenze.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to San Gimignano.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance939km (584 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and San Gimignano

There are several options for getting from Otranto to San Gimignano by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Otranto and San Gimignano is around 899km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 718km (446 miles)

It takes around 13h 20m to get from Otranto and San Gimignano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to San Gimignano is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Otranto and San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Policoro, Policoro Central Bus Station, Poggibonsi Salceto Dir Firenze and Poggibonsi Fs [2]. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Inter Saj and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Otranto and San Gimignano. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 20m 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 San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 San Gimignano. The distance is around 939km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to San Gimignano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 20m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and San Gimignano

Transport options from Otranto to San Gimignano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6h 15m
€120($120)
every 3 hours971km (603 miles)
Plane and Train6h 55m
€115($115)
every 3 hours1,359km (845 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 45m
€86($86)
every 3 hours899km (559 miles)
Train to Maglie, bus and plane5h 15m
€115($115)
every 3 hours964km (599 miles)
Train to Maglie, bus and plane5h 40m
€90($90)
every 3 hours904km (561 miles)
Train to Maglie, bus and plane6h 30m
€85($85)
every 3 hours952km (591 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 20m
€88($88)
5 times a week962km (598 miles)
Bus to Siena Central Train Station14h 15m
€105($105)
twice a week1,082km (672 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€140($140)
on demand939km (584 miles)

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Airports near San Gimignano

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano