How to travel from Parma to Otranto, Italy
The distance between Parma and Otranto is around 884km (549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Parma to Otranto 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 Otranto → Parma if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Lecce.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lecce and then to Otranto - Stazione FSE.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parma and Otranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Parma to Otranto by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Parma and Otranto is around 884km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 845km (525 miles)
It takes around 12h 25m to get from Parma and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parma to Otranto is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Parma and Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parma and Otranto. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parma to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lecce. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.
FlixBus, Salento in bus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Parma and Otranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parma to Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Otranto is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Otranto. 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Parma and Otranto. The distance is around 959km (596 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 25m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).
Compare travel optionsbetween Parma and Otranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 10m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 887km (551 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | €110($110) | once daily | 884km (549 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus | 4h 35m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,107km (688 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus | 4h 35m | €90($90) | once daily | 1,134km (705 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus | 5hrs | €90($90) | once daily | 1,194km (742 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 25m | €59($59) | twice daily | 976km (606 miles) |
| Bus via Policoro Central Bus Station | 15hrs | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 1,126km (699 miles) |
Drive | 8h 60m | €145($145) | on demand | 959km (596 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Parma and Otranto
Bus companies
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Marino Autolinee
People Mover
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Airports near Otranto
The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 73km (46 miles) from Otranto
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Otranto
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 236km (147 miles) from Otranto