How to travel from Pisa to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Pisa and Otranto is around 800km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pisa to Otranto by 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 OtrantoPisa if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Bus

Take the bus to Policoro Central Bus Station then Manduria Bus Station and then to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,047km (651 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pisa and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Pisa to Otranto by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 3h 5m.

The distance between Pisa and Otranto is around 800km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Pisa and Otranto by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pisa to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Pisa and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pisa and Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pisa and Otranto. It typically takes around 12h 60m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pisa to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Policoro Central Bus Station and Manduria Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 60m.

Inter Saj and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Pisa and Otranto. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pisa to Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Pisa and Otranto. The distance is around 1,047km (651 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pisa to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

How do I get from Pisa to Otranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Pisa and Otranto

Transport options from Pisa to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 5m
€78($78)
once daily800km (497 miles)
Bus
12h 60m
€120($120)
once a week1,049km (652 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€160($160)
on demand1,047km (651 miles)

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Airlines

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