How to travel from Rome to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Rome and Otranto is around 614km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance695km (432 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Rome to Otranto by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Rome and Otranto is around 614km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (335 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Rome and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rome and Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rome and Otranto. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Otranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 25m.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and Salento in bus run regular bus services between Rome and Otranto. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Rome and Otranto. The distance is around 695km (432 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Otranto

Transport options from Rome to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 30m
€57($57)
once daily614km (381 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
€65($65)
once daily688km (428 miles)
Bus via Lecce9h 35m
€39($39)
5 times a day632km (393 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€105($105)
on demand695km (432 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