The distance between Sorrento and Otranto is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sorrento to Otranto by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Otranto → Sorrento if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
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Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Otranto Via Orte.
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There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Otranto by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).
The distance between Sorrento and Otranto is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Sorrento and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Otranto is to drive which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sorrento and Otranto. We recommend that you drive to Otranto. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sorrento and Otranto. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Sorrento and Otranto. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Sorrento and Otranto. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane and bus + 1 similar | 5h 50m | €90($90) | once daily | 869km (540 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | €135($135) | once daily | 1,658km (1,030 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | €56($56) | once daily | 518km (322 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | €68($68) | on demand | 447km (278 miles) |
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Marino Autolinee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.