How to travel from Ventimiglia to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Ventimiglia and Otranto is around 1,300km (808 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ventimiglia to Otranto by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OtrantoVentimiglia if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Maglie.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Distance1,300km (808 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventimiglia and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Otranto by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Ventimiglia and Otranto is around 1,300km (808 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 986km (612 miles)

It takes around 19h 30m to get from Ventimiglia and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Otranto is to drive which takes around 12h 10m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Otranto. We recommend that you drive to Otranto. instead which will take 12h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ventimiglia and Otranto. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin and Maglie. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.

FlixBus, Lirosi Linee, Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and Otranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 19h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Turin and then to Maglie. instead which will take 19h 30m.

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 Ventimiglia and Otranto. The distance is around 1,300km (808 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 19h 30m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ventimiglia and Otranto

Transport options from Ventimiglia to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
19h 30m
€77($77)
5 times a week1,478km (918 miles)
Bus via Savona19h 50m
€110($110)
twice a week1,477km (918 miles)
Drive
12h 10m
€235($235)
on demand1,300km (808 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