The distance between Otranto and Taranto is around 152km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Otranto to Taranto by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Maglie, Zollino, Lecce then Brindisi and then to Taranto.
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Take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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There are several options for getting from Otranto to Taranto by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Otranto and Taranto is around 152km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (69 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Otranto and Taranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Otranto to Taranto is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Otranto and Taranto. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Otranto to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Maglie, Zollino, Lecce and Brindisi. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici and Trenitalia run train services between Otranto and Taranto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Taranto. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Otranto and Taranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 55m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Salento in bus, FlixBus, Miccolis Spa, Marino Autolinee, Inter Saj and Onebus run regular bus services between Otranto and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Otranto to Taranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Taranto is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Taranto. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Taranto. The distance is around 152km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Taranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | €18($18) | every 4 hours | 154km (96 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €12($12) | twice daily | 156km (97 miles) |
Bus via Lecce - City Terminal | 3h 10m | €13($13) | every 20 mins | 159km (99 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €28($28) | on demand | 152km (95 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto
Salento in bus
Miccolis Spa
The following major airports near Taranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.