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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Otranto is to train and bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Otranto is to fly and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs €55 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Otranto - Stazione FSE via Lecce - City Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Palermo to Otranto?

The distance between Palermo and Otranto is 625 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Otranto without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 23m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Palermo to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Otranto bus from?

Palermo to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where does the Palermo to Otranto bus arrive?

Palermo to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lecce station.

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

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Where can I stay near Otranto?

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

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

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Fly, bus
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane PMO - BDS
2. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
7h 46m
€56–143
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
2. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Otranto, Via Ortebus
13h 23m
€59–101
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Paolatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Paola to Sibaritrain Fr
5. Take the train from Sibari to Leccetrain Ic
6. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
14h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Otrantocar
9h 17m
€131–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Leccebus N595
2. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
15h 2m
€67–111
Bus via Tarsia
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Tarsia A3bus
2. Take the bus from Tarsia A3 to Leccebus
3. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
21h 31m

Palermo to Otranto by train and bus

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13h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 625.2 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Palermo to Otranto - Stazione FSE via Lecce - City Terminal in around 15h 2m.

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