How to travel from Otranto to Trento, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Trento is around 970km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Otranto to Trento by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Trento.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS and then to Trento.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Trento.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Trento.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance1,087km (675 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Trento

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Trento by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 15h 45m. 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Otranto and Trento is around 970km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 888km (552 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Otranto and Trento by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Trento is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Trento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Trento. 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 Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Trento. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and Salento in bus run regular bus services between Otranto and Trento. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 30m 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 Trento. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Trento is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Trento. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Trento. The distance is around 1,087km (675 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Trento is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Trento

Transport options from Otranto to Trento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train + 6 similar
5h 15m
€125($125)
every 20 mins998km (620 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€105($105)
every 4 hours980km (609 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
€115($115)
every 4 hours1,007km (626 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train5h 50m
€115($115)
every 4 hours1,219km (757 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train6h 20m
€105($105)
every 4 hours1,306km (812 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 15m
€140($140)
every 4 hours970km (603 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train5h 40m
€88($88)
every 4 hours1,168km (726 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 30m
€100($100)
twice a week1,111km (690 miles)
Bus via Lecce - City Terminal15h 45m
€69($69)
once daily1,137km (707 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 55m
€115($115)
every 20 mins1,051km (653 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
€165($165)
on demand1,087km (675 miles)

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Airports near Trento

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

VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Trento
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Trento
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Trento