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

The cheapest way to get from Otranto to Palermo is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 13h 26m.

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 35m and costs €70 - €190.

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, Via Orte and arriving at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello via Catania Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Otranto to Palermo?

The distance between Otranto and Palermo is 689 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 which takes 13h 26m and costs €50 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 6119+ 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
best
1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
6h 35m
€72–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Sais Autolinee / ...
13h 26m
€54–83
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazionebus 106 / ...
2. Take the train from Lecce to Amanteatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
13h 54m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Otranto to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
9h 25m
€134–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Viale Gallipolibus 106 / ...
2. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
14h 8m
€73–140
Bus via Sibari
1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - City Terminalbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lecce to Sibaribus
3. Take the bus from Sibari to Palermobus 582
16h 50m
€72–114

Otranto to Palermo by bus

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Distance: 689.3 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello via Catania, Via D'Amico and Catania Central Bus Station in around 13h 26m.

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