The average bus between Bologna and Otranto takes 17h 1m and the fastest bus takes 12h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bologna to Otranto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bologna and Otranto. The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Otranto at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Maglie Piazzale Megapark and take an average of 17h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Otranto station via Maglie Piazzale Megapark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.
Bologna to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Autostazione station.
Bologna to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maglie Piazzale Megapark station.
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The distance between Bologna and Otranto is 760.3 km. The road distance is 916 km.
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Bologna Autostazione to Maglie Piazzale Megapark 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 12h 5m.