How to travel from Trieste to Otranto, Italy

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.

5 routes found

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 OtrantoTrieste if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Maglie.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Venezia S. Lucia and then to Lecce then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance1,156km (718 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Otranto

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Otranto

Transport options from Trieste to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 35m
€225($225)
once daily1,076km (669 miles)
Bus
15h 45m
€130($130)
5 times a week1,211km (753 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
12h 25m
€110($110)
twice daily1,158km (719 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale Station, Bus14hrs
€115($115)
once daily1,327km (825 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
€175($175)
on demand1,156km (718 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