How to travel from Perugia to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Perugia and Otranto is around 749km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Perugia to Otranto by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance749km (466 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perugia and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Perugia to Otranto by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Perugia and Otranto is around 749km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 11h 35m to get from Perugia and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perugia to Otranto is to drive which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Perugia and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Perugia and Otranto. We recommend that you drive to Otranto. instead which will take 7h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Perugia and Otranto. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perugia to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Sulga Autolinee, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., Inter Saj, Autolinee Liscio, Itabus and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Perugia and Otranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perugia to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 11h 35m.

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 Perugia and Otranto. The distance is around 749km (466 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perugia to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perugia and Otranto

Transport options from Perugia to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
11h 35m
€67($67)
twice daily806km (501 miles)
Bus via Policoro Central Bus Station13h 5m
€73($73)
4 times a week908km (564 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€135($135)
on demand749km (466 miles)

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Airports near Otranto

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

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Otranto
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Otranto
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Otranto