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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Otranto is to bus which costs €100 - €120 and takes 25h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Otranto is to fly and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Otranto - Stazione FSE via Milan and Lecce - City Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Otranto?

The distance between Basel and Otranto is 1235 km. The road distance is 1404.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Otranto without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 49m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Basel to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Otranto bus from?

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

Where does the Basel to Otranto bus arrive?

Basel to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Basel to Otranto?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Otranto is 1404 km. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Basel to Otranto.

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

Book your Basel to Otranto bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2845+ hotels available in Otranto.

Basel to Otranto - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Otranto by plane, bus, train, or car

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 Basel, bus
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BSL - BDS
2. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
9h 11m
€80–300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Leccetrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
16h 49m
€150–638
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Leccebus
3. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
22h 42m
€101–173
Drive 1,404.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Otrantocar 1,404.3 km
13h 40m
€245–353
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane ZRH - BDS
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
10h 19m
€117–369
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane GVA - BDS
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
12h 23m
€158–472
Train, bus via Venice
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Luzern to Venice Mestrebus
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Leccetrain Fr
22h 58m
€212–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Potenza, Terminal Busbus Senise
2. Take the bus from Potenza Bus Station to Maglie Piazzale Megaparkbus Itabus
25h 50m
€100–120

Basel to Otranto by train, foot, and bus

51Weekly Services

16h 49mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,235.1 km
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Otranto, Apulia, Italy?

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Otranto - Stazione FSE via Milan and Lecce - City Terminal in around 22h 42m.

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