How to travel from Polignano a Mare to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Polignano a Mare and Otranto is around 162km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Otranto.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Train

Take the train to Lecce, Zollino then Maglie and then to Otranto.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance162km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Polignano a Mare and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Polignano a Mare to Otranto by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Polignano a Mare and Otranto is around 162km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 143km (89 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Polignano a Mare and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Otranto is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Polignano a Mare and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Otranto. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Polignano a Mare to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lecce, Zollino and Maglie. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Trenitalia and Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run train services between Polignano a Mare and Otranto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Polignano a Mare and Otranto. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Otranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Polignano a Mare and Otranto. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Polignano a Mare to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Otranto. instead which will take 2h 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 Polignano a Mare and Otranto. The distance is around 162km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

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Transport options from Polignano a Mare to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 35m
€12($12)
once daily170km (106 miles)
Train
2h 40m
€13($13)
every 4 hours164km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€30($30)
on demand162km (101 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