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

The cheapest way to get from Otranto to Palermo is to bus and train which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otranto to Palermo is to bus and train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €55 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Otranto and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Otranto to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Otranto - Stazione FSE and arriving at Palermo via Lecce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Otranto to Palermo?

The distance between Otranto and Palermo is 625 km.

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

The best way to get from Otranto to Palermo without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 29m and costs €60 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Otranto to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otranto to Palermo bus from?

Otranto to Palermo bus services, operated by Salento in bus, depart from Otranto - Stazione FSE station.

Where does the Otranto to Palermo bus arrive?

Otranto to Palermo bus services, operated by Salento in bus, arrive at Lecce - City Terminal station.

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6390+ hotels available in Palermo.

Otranto to Palermo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Otranto to Palermo by bus, train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus, train, fly
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1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Lecce to Brindisitrain
3. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BDS - PMO
6h 50m
€56–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
12h 29m
€61–99
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazionebus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from Lecce to Sibaritrain Ic
3. Take the train from Sibari to Paolatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
13h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Otranto to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
9h 30m
€131–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - City Terminalbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lecce to Palermobus N595
15h 27m
€68–114
Bus via Tarsia
1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - City Terminalbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lecce to Tarsia A3bus
3. Take the bus from Tarsia A3 to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus
20h 54m

Otranto to Palermo by bus and train

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Distance: 624.8 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Otranto, Apulia, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Palermo via Lecce in around 15h 27m.

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