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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Otranto is to bus via Milan which costs €40 - €260 and takes 24h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Otranto is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 56m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Otranto - Stazione FSE via Grenoble and Lecce - City Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.

How far is it from Geneva to Otranto?

The distance between Geneva and Otranto is 1236 km. The road distance is 1382.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Otranto without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 36m and costs €130 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Geneva to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Otranto bus from?

Geneva to Otranto bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Otranto bus arrive?

Geneva to Otranto bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Otranto?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Otranto is 1383 km. It takes approximately 13h 28m to drive from Geneva to Otranto.

Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Otranto.

Geneva to Otranto - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Otranto by plane, shuttle, train, bus, night 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, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane GVA - BDS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
5h 56m
€77–219
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Maglie Piazzale Megaparkbus Itabus
24h 30m
€40–257
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
4. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
5. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
17h 36m
€134–287
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Turin - Lingottobus
2. Take the night train from Torino Lingotto to Leccenighttrain Ini
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Viale Gallipoli to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
21h 54m
€109–161
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Parmabus
2. Take the train from Parma to Leccetrain Ic
20h 54m
€79–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Leccebus
3. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
25h 17m
€76–160
Drive 1,382.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Otrantocar 1,382.8 km
13h 28m
€236–340

Geneva to Otranto by train, foot, and bus

32Weekly Services

17h 36mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,235.6 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Otranto via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Maglie Piazzale Megapark, and Maglie in around 24h 30m.

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