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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Otranto is to bus via Potenza which costs €90 - €130 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 2m and costs €85 - €230.

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 Zurich Bus Station and Lecce - City Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Otranto?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Otranto via Zürich HB, Piacenza, Lecce and Maglie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.

How far is it from Basel to Otranto?

The distance between Basel and Otranto is 1234 km. The road distance is 1404.1 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 19h 47m and costs €95 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m 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 do I catch the Basel to Otranto train from?

Basel to Otranto train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Otranto?

The best way to get from Basel to Otranto is to bus which takes 23h 57m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 21h 39m.

Where does the Basel to Otranto bus arrive?

Basel to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Otranto train arrive?

Basel to Otranto train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Otranto?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Otranto is 1404 km. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from Basel to Otranto.

Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2018+ 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, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)BSL - BDS
2. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSE
9h 2m
€85–226
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)MXP - BDS
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSE
12h 44m
€67–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LecceFr
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSE101 / ...
19h 47m
€95–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lecce
3. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSE101 / ...
23h 57m
€101–206
Drive 1,404.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Otranto1,404.1 km
13h 35m
€241–347
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)ZRH - BDS
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSE
10h 18m
€101–332
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to PiacenzaEc
3. Take the train from Piacenza to LecceIc
21h 39m
€140–266
Bus via Potenza
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Potenza, Terminal BusSenise
2. Take the bus from Potenza Bus Station to Maglie Piazzale MegaparkItabus
25h 50m
€92–128

Basel to Otranto by train, foot, and bus

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19h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,234.1 km
Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Otranto - Stazione FSE via Zurich Bus Station and Lecce - City Terminal in around 23h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Otranto via Zürich HB, Piacenza, Lecce, and Maglie in around 21h 39m.

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