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

The cheapest way to get from Otranto to Messina is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otranto to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 6h 48m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Otranto and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Otranto, Via Orte and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Otranto to Messina?

The distance between Otranto and Messina is 459 km.

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

The best way to get from Otranto to Messina without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs €30 - €40.

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

The bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica takes 8h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Otranto to Messina bus from?

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

Where does the Otranto to Messina bus arrive?

Otranto to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

Otranto to Messina - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, ferry, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Otranto to Messina by bus, car, ferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
8h 25m
€30–40
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Otranto to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 48m
€78–113
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - City Terminalbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lecce to Villa San Giovannibus
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
10h 31m
€35–139

Otranto to Messina by bus

12Weekly Buses

8h 25mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.7 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica twice daily. Tickets cost €30–40 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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