The average bus between Ferrara and Otranto takes 20h 52m and the fastest bus takes 17h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ferrara to Otranto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ferrara and Otranto. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ferrara is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Otranto at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Autostazione and take an average of 20h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 59m • 2 changes
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17h 52m • 2 changes
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23h 59m • 2 changes
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17h 52m • 2 changes
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23h 59m • 2 changes
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17h 52m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Ferrara to Otranto? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Ferrara station and arriving at Otranto station via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 52m.
Ferrara to Otranto bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Kennedy station.
Ferrara to Otranto bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Maglie Piazzale Megapark station.
The distance between Ferrara and Otranto is 766.8 km. The road distance is 965 km.
You can take a bus from Kennedy to Otranto via Bologna Autostazione, Maglie Piazzale Megapark, and Maglie in around 15h 58m.