How to travel from Udine to Otranto, Italy
The distance between Udine and Otranto is around 928km (576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Udine 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 → Udine if you're planning a return trip.
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)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Bologna and then to Maglie.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€72($72)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Venezia S. Lucia and then to Lecce then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Udine and Otranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Udine to Otranto by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 15h 50m. 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 Udine and Otranto is around 928km (576 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 783km (487 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Udine and Otranto by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Udine 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 Udine and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Udine 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 Udine and Otranto. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Udine 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 50m.
FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Udine and Otranto. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Udine 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 Udine and Otranto. The distance is around 1,127km (700 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Udine to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Udine and Otranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 35m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,084km (674 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | €115($115) | once daily | 928km (576 miles) |
| Train to Venezia Mestre, plane and bus | 6h 35m | €130($130) | once daily | 1,071km (666 miles) |
Bus | 15h 50m | €72($72) | 5 times a week | 1,185km (736 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 35m | €105($105) | twice daily | 1,140km (708 miles) |
| Train to Venezia S. Lucia, bus | 17h 55m | €120($120) | twice a week | 1,375km (855 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | €170($170) | on demand | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Udine and Otranto
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Salento in bus
Inter Saj
Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Otranto
The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 73km (46 miles) from Otranto
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Otranto
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 236km (147 miles) from Otranto