How to travel from Ragusa to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Ragusa and Otranto is around 725km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 7h 10m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania Central Bus Station then Cariati Via Nazionale and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Otranto.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ragusa and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Ragusa to Otranto by bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 7h 10m.

The distance between Ragusa and Otranto is around 725km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Ragusa and Otranto by bus.

The quickest way to get from Ragusa to Otranto is to take the bus which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Ragusa and Otranto is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ragusa and Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Central Bus Station then Cariati Via Nazionale and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio. instead which will take 7h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ragusa and Otranto. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ragusa to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Central Bus Station, Cariati Via Nazionale, Nardo Via XXV Luglio, Maglie Piazzale Megapark and Maglie. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Etna Trasporti, Interbus, Onebus, FlixBus and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Ragusa and Otranto. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ragusa to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Central Bus Station then Cariati Via Nazionale and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio. instead which will take 7h 10m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ragusa to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Central Bus Station then Cariati Via Nazionale and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio. instead which will take 7h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ragusa to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Ragusa to Otranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Ragusa and Otranto

Transport options from Ragusa to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
7h 10m
€25($25)
twice a week825km (513 miles)
Bus via Catania Central Bus Station11h 40m
€60($60)
twice daily803km (499 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 45m
€135($135)
hourly725km (450 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ragusa and Otranto

Bus companies

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