What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Otranto?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Otranto is to train and fly and bus which costs €90 - €390 and takes 12h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Otranto?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Otranto is to fly and bus which takes 11h 16m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at Otranto - Stazione FSE via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Grenoble and Lecce - City Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 33m.

How far is it from Alicante to Otranto?

The distance between Alicante and Otranto is 1710 km. The road distance is 2442.1 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Otranto without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Otranto without a car is to train and bus via Lyon which takes 29h 2m and costs €340 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Otranto?

It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Alicante to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Otranto bus from?

Alicante to Otranto bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.

Where does the Alicante to Otranto bus arrive?

Alicante to Otranto bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Otranto?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Otranto is 2442 km. It takes approximately 24h 29m to drive from Alicante to Otranto.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alicante to Otranto?

Book your Alicante to Otranto bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2719+ hotels available in Otranto.

Alicante to Otranto - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Alicante to Otranto by plane, bus, train, car, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane ALC - BDS
2. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
11h 16m
€103–272
Train to Valencia Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VLC - BDS
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
12h 47m
€94–386
Train, bus via Lyon
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Leccetrain Fr
5. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 106 / ...
29h 2m
€346–638
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Perpignan to Florencebus
4. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Maglie Piazzale Megaparkbus
36h 4m
€213–398
Drive 2,442.1 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Otrantocar 2,442.1 km
24h 29m
€389–562
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain
3. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Turinbus 404
4. Take the nighttrain from Torino Lingotto to Leccenighttrain Ini
5. Take the bus from Lecce - Viale Gallipoli to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 106 / ...
35h 19m
€271–478
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Grenoble to Leccebus
4. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 106 / ...
40h 33m
€209–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus
3. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Policoro Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Policoro Central Bus Station to Lecce Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 106 / ...
43h 9m
€258–403

Alicante to Otranto by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

29h 2mAverage Duration

€346Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,709.9 km
Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Otranto, Apulia, Italy?

You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Otranto - Stazione FSE via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Grenoble, and Lecce - City Terminal in around 40h 33m.

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