The distance between Taormina and Otranto is around 577km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Taormina to Otranto by bus, car, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
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Take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Otranto.
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There are several options for getting from Taormina to Otranto by bus, car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Taormina and Otranto is around 577km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 376km (234 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Taormina and Otranto by bus.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Otranto is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Otranto is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taormina and Otranto. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Giardini-Naxos - St John Church. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Taormina and Otranto. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Taormina to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 9h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 15m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,178km (732 miles) |
Bus | 9h 5m | €55($55) | every 20 mins | 649km (403 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 60m | €90($90) | hourly | 577km (358 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Marino Autolinee
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The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.