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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Otranto is to bus and car ferry which costs €85 - €140 and takes 21h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Otranto is to fly and bus and train which takes 14h 2m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Otranto, Via Orte via Vlorë, Brindisi - Via Del Mare and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.

How far is it from Athens to Otranto?

The distance between Athens and Otranto is 877 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Otranto without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Brindisi which takes 18h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 8m to get from Athens to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Otranto bus from?

Athens to Otranto bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Otranto bus arrive?

Athens to Otranto bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Otranto?

Otranto is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 3:54 PM in Athens and 2:54 PM in Otranto.

Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Otranto.

Athens to Otranto - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Otranto by bus, busferry, car ferry, car, plane, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, bus and ferry via Brindisi
best
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Brindisi to Otranto, Via Ortebus
18h 8m
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ATH - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
5. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
14h 2m
€80–242
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Viale Gallipoli to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
21h 11m
€85–136
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Mantoudicar
2. Take the car ferry from Mantoudi to Voloscarferry
3. Drive from Volos to Otrantocar
32h 46m
Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, car ferry, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)plane ATH - CFU
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Corfu to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
14h 24m
€85–165
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry
3. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Otranto, Via Ortebus
24h 44m
Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus, bus and ferry, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane ATH - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
15h 24m
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane ATH - TIA
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
15h 23m

Athens to Otranto by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

12Weekly Services

21h 11mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Athens to Otranto.

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Distance: 876.5 km
Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Otranto, Apulia, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Otranto. However, you can take the bus to Vlorë, walk to Vlorë, take the vehicle to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, walk to Brindisi - Via Del Mare, take the bus to Brindisi - Viale Aldo Moro, walk to Brindisi, then take the bus to Otranto, Via Orte. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Otranto - Stazione FSE via Igoumenitsa, Port of Igoumenitsa, Porto di Brindisi, Brindisi - Costa Morena, Brindisi - p.zza Crispi, Brindisi, Lecce, and Lecce - Viale Gallipoli in around 21h 11m.

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