How to travel from Verona to Otranto, Italy
The distance between Verona and Otranto is around 882km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Verona to Otranto by bus, plane, 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 → Verona if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Verona (VRN) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lecce and then to Otranto - Stazione FSE.
- Duration14h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€64($64)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Lecce then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verona and Otranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Verona to Otranto by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Verona and Otranto is around 882km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 848km (527 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Verona and Otranto by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Verona to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Verona and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Verona and Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Verona (VRN) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Verona and Otranto. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Verona to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lecce. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.
FlixBus, Salento in bus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Verona and Otranto. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verona to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Bergamo then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Verona and Otranto. The distance is around 1,005km (625 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verona to Otranto is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).
Compare travel optionsbetween Verona and Otranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 20m | €125($125) | once daily | 882km (548 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | €74($74) | once daily | 1,078km (670 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4hrs | €115($115) | once daily | 908km (564 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 20m | €83($83) | every 4 hours | 888km (552 miles) |
| Train to Venezia Mestre, plane and bus | 4h 30m | €110($110) | once daily | 919km (571 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 45m | €64($64) | once daily | 1,045km (650 miles) |
| Bus via Policoro Central Bus Station | 16h 45m | €110($110) | 6 times a week | 1,225km (761 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 45m | €86($86) | 5 times a day | 960km (597 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | €150($150) | on demand | 1,005km (625 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Verona and Otranto
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Salento in bus
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Train operators
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
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