The distance between Trieste and Otranto is around 1,076km (669 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Trieste to Otranto by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Otranto → Trieste if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
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Take the bus to Bologna and then to Maglie.
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Take the train to Venezia S. Lucia and then to Lecce then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE.
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There are several options for getting from Trieste to Otranto by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Trieste and Otranto is around 1,076km (669 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 721km (448 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Trieste and Otranto by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trieste to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Trieste and Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trieste and Otranto. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna and Maglie. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.
Florentia Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Trieste and Otranto. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Trieste and Otranto. The distance is around 1,156km (718 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,076km (669 miles) |
Bus | 15h 45m | €130($130) | 5 times a week | 1,211km (753 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 25m | €110($110) | twice daily | 1,158km (719 miles) |
Train to Napoli Centrale Station, Bus | 14hrs | €115($115) | once daily | 1,327km (825 miles) |
Drive | 10h 45m | €175($175) | on demand | 1,156km (718 miles) |
Marino Autolinee
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The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.