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.
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 Otranto → Rome if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
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Take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 3h 30m | €57($57) | once daily | 614km (381 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €65($65) | once daily | 688km (428 miles) |
Bus via Lecce | 9h 35m | €39($39) | 5 times a day | 632km (393 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €105($105) | on demand | 695km (432 miles) |
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The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.