How to travel from Vibo Valentia to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Vibo Valentia and Otranto is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vibo Valentia 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 OtrantoVibo Valentia if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance443km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vibo Valentia and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Vibo Valentia to Otranto by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Vibo Valentia and Otranto is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Vibo Valentia and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vibo Valentia to Otranto is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Vibo Valentia and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vibo Valentia and Otranto. We recommend that you drive to Otranto. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vibo Valentia and Otranto. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vibo Valentia to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cosenza, Cosenza A3, Nardo Via XXV Luglio, Maglie Piazzale Megapark and Maglie. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Ferrovie Della Calabria, Onebus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus, Inter Saj and Salento in bus run regular bus services between Vibo Valentia and Otranto. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vibo Valentia to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Cosenza and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Vibo Valentia and Otranto. The distance is around 443km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vibo Valentia to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vibo Valentia and Otranto

Transport options from Vibo Valentia to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
5h 20m
€22($22)
twice a week438km (272 miles)
Bus via Cosenza7h 30m
€35($35)
3 times a week490km (305 miles)
Bus via Cosenza8h 10m
€41($41)
6 times a week468km (291 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€81($81)
on demand443km (275 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