The average train between Genoa and Otranto takes 21h 23m and the fastest train takes 20h 7m. There is at least one train per day from Genoa 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.
Trains run once daily between Genoa and Otranto. The earliest departure is at 12:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Genoa is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Otranto at 5:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 21h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Otranto station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.
Genoa to Otranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Otranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lecce station.
The distance between Genoa and Otranto is 915.8 km. The road distance is 1,163 km.
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Otranto via Roma Termini, Lecce, and Maglie in around 15h 2m.