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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Otranto is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 14h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Otranto is to fly and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs €60 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Otranto, Via Orte via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and Catania, Via D'Amico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.

How far is it from Sicily to Otranto?

The distance between Sicily and Otranto is 625 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Otranto without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 25m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Sicily to Otranto bus from?

Sicily to Otranto bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Where does the Sicily to Otranto bus arrive?

Sicily to Otranto bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Central Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2857+ hotels available in Otranto.

Sicily to Otranto - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Sicily to Otranto by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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 Palermo Airport, bus
best
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
€61–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Otranto, Via Ortebus
14h 39m
€52–82
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 Leccetrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
14h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Otrantocar
9h 18m
€131–208
Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CTA - BDS
2. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
9h 14m
€71–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Viale Gallipoli to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
15h 16m
€73–165
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 / ...
22h 56m
€176–260

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 625.2 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

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.

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