How to travel from Pescara to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Pescara and Otranto is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pescara to Otranto by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Termoli and then to Otranto.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lecce then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance505km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pescara and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Pescara to Otranto by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Pescara and Otranto is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (274 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Pescara and Otranto by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pescara to Otranto is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pescara and Otranto. We recommend that you drive to Otranto. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pescara and Otranto. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pescara to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Termoli. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

FlixBus, AL-TRANS and Itabus run regular bus services between Pescara and Otranto. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pescara to Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Lecce then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Pescara and Otranto. The distance is around 505km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pescara to Otranto is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pescara and Otranto

Transport options from Pescara to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
7h 20m
€34($34)
once daily532km (330 miles)
Bus via Bari9h 10m
once a week535km (333 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 40m
€44($44)
5 times a day496km (308 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€90($90)
on demand505km (314 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