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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Otranto is to bus via Taranto which costs €70 - €110 and takes 18h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Otranto is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs €75 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria Bus Stop and arriving at Otranto - Stazione FSE via Policoro Central Bus Station and Lecce - City Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Otranto?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Otranto via Roma Termini and Maglie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.

How far is it from Genoa to Otranto?

The distance between Genoa and Otranto is 953 km. The road distance is 1089.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Otranto without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 31m and costs €150 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Genoa to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Otranto bus from?

Genoa to Otranto bus services, operated by Inter Saj, depart from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Otranto train from?

Genoa to Otranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.

Train or bus from Genoa to Otranto?

The best way to get from Genoa to Otranto is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €280 and takes 14h 49m.

Where does the Genoa to Otranto bus arrive?

Genoa to Otranto bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Policoro Central Bus Station.

Where does the Genoa to Otranto train arrive?

Genoa to Otranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Otranto?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Otranto is 1089 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Genoa to Otranto.

How do I get a train ticket from Genoa to Otranto?

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

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Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2424+ hotels available in Otranto.

Genoa to Otranto - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Genoa to Otranto by plane, bus, train, night train, train (Trenitalia), 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 Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane GOA - BDS
2. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
7h 50m
€78–196
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane MXP - BDS
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
8h 46m
€66–285
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Rogoredotrain Re
2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 106 / ...
13h 31m
€153–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria Bus Stop to Policoro Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Policoro Central Bus Station to Lecce Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 106 / ...
16h 25m
€97–167
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Tortonatrain Ic
2. Take the nighttrain from Tortona to Leccenighttrain Ini
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Viale Gallipoli to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 106 / ...
17h 54m
€97–166
Train to Pisa International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centraletrain
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane PSA - BDS
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
7h 29m
€79–300
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane LIN - BDS
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
8h
€74–278
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane TRN - BDS
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
8h 39m
€71–266
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Leccetrain Fr / ...
14h 49m
€139–272
Bus via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Genova to Tarantobus
2. Take the bus from Taranto to Lecce Via V. Carlucciobus
3. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 106 / ...
18h 40m
€73–105
Drive 1,089.1 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Otrantocar 1,089.1 km
11h 18m
€174–251

Genoa to Otranto by train, foot, and bus

73Weekly Services

13h 31mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 952.5 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Otranto, Apulia, Italy?

You can take a bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria Bus Stop to Otranto - Stazione FSE via Policoro Central Bus Station, Lecce Bus Station, and Lecce - City Terminal in around 16h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Otranto via Roma Termini, Lecce, Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione, Maglie - Stazione FSE, and Maglie in around 14h 49m.

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