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

The cheapest way to get from Otranto to Calabria is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otranto to Calabria is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Otranto and Calabria?

No, there is no direct bus from Otranto to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Otranto, Via Orte and arriving at Reggio Calabria via Villa S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Otranto to Calabria?

The distance between Otranto and Calabria is 521 km. The road distance is 502.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Otranto to Calabria without a car is to bus and train via Villa S.Giovanni which takes 8h 32m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Otranto to Calabria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otranto to Calabria bus from?

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

Where does the Otranto to Calabria bus arrive?

Otranto to Calabria bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Villa San Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Otranto to Calabria?

Yes, the driving distance between Otranto to Calabria is 502 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Otranto to Calabria.

Where can I stay near Calabria?

There are 989+ hotels available in Calabria.

Otranto to Calabria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Otranto to Calabria by 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.

Bus, train via Villa S.Giovanni
best
1. Take the bus from Otranto to Lecce - Via Don Bosco790 / ...
2. Take the train from Lecce to Villa S.GiovanniIc
8h 32m
€44–85
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Viale Gallipoli101 / ...
2. Take the train from Lecce to Reggio Calabria C.LeIc
11h 26m
€34–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Villa San Giovanni
8h 55m
€37–47
Drive 502.5 km
1. Drive from Otranto to Reggio Calabria502.5 km
6h 29m
€78–112

Otranto to Calabria by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

8h 32mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Otranto to Calabria.

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Distance: 521.2 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Villa San Giovanni twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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