The average bus between Sicily and Otranto takes 18h 17m and the fastest bus takes 15h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sicily 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 Sicily and Otranto. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sicily is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Otranto at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna and take an average of 18h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sicily to Otranto? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at Otranto station via Catania Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
Sicily to Otranto bus services, operated by AMAT Palermo S.p.A., depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.
Sicily to Otranto bus services, operated by AMAT Palermo S.p.A., arrive at Otranto, Via Orte station.
The distance between Sicily and Otranto is 470.7 km. The road distance is 882 km.
You can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Otranto, Via Orte via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Catania Central Bus Station, and Catania, Via D'Amico in around 14h 39m.