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

The cheapest way to get from Otranto to Athens is to bus and car ferry which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otranto to Athens is to bus and train and fly which takes 12h 4m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Otranto and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Otranto to Athens. However, there are services departing from Otranto, Via Orte and arriving at Athens via Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto and Fier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.

How far is it from Otranto to Athens?

The distance between Otranto and Athens is 860 km.

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

The best way to get from Otranto to Athens without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Brindisi which takes 18h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 21m to get from Otranto to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otranto to Athens bus from?

Otranto to Athens bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Otranto, Via Orte station.

Where does the Otranto to Athens bus arrive?

Otranto to Athens bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Brindisi station.

What is the time difference between Otranto and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Otranto. It is currently 12:02 AM in Otranto and 1:02 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Otranto to Athens by bus, busferry, car ferry, car, plane, 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 Otranto, Via Orte to Brindisibus
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbusferry
3. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
18h 21m
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Otranto to Lecce - Via Don Boscobus 790
2. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
19h 30m
€80–136
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Otranto to Voloscar
2. Take the car ferry from Volos to Mantoudicarferry
3. Drive from Mantoudi to Athenscar
32h 37m
Bus, car ferry to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, fly
1. Take the bus from Otranto to Lecce - Via Don Boscobus
2. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfucarferry
3. Fly from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CFU - ATH
13h 53m
€80–166
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
2. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
21h 55m
Bus, bus and ferry, bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Otranto to Lecce - Via Don Boscobus
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
4. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IOA - ATH
15h 8m
Bus, train, bus and ferry to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly
1. Take the bus from Otranto to Lecce - Via Don Boscobus
2. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
3. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
4. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TIA - ATH
14h 27m
Bus, train, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Otranto to Lecce - Via Don Boscobus
2. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Bari to Altamurabus
4. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus
5. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRI - ATH
12h 4m
€85–249

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

11Weekly Services

19h 30mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Otranto to Athens.

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Distance: 859.7 km
Duration: 18h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Otranto to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Brindisi, walk to Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, take the bus to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, walk to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, take the vehicle to Fier, walk to Fier, then take the bus to Athens. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otranto to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Lecce - Via Don Bosco, Lecce, Brindisi, Brindisi Station, Brindisi - Costa Morena, Porto di Brindisi, Port Of Igoumenitsa, and Igoumenitsa in around 19h 30m.

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