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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Otranto is to bus via Messina which costs €45 - €70 and takes 13h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Otranto is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Otranto, Via Orte via Palermo Oreto Orsi and Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Otranto?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Otranto via Lamezia Terme C., Lecce and Maglie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

How far is it from Palermo to Otranto?

The distance between Palermo and Otranto is 801 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Otranto without a car is to bus via Messina which takes 13h 36m and costs €45 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 13h 36m to get from Palermo to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Otranto bus from?

Palermo to Otranto bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Otranto train from?

Palermo to Otranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Otranto?

The best way to get from Palermo to Otranto is to bus via Messina which takes 13h 36m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €200 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Palermo to Otranto bus arrive?

Palermo to Otranto bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Palermo to Otranto train arrive?

Palermo to Otranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

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

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Palermo to Otranto - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Palermo to Otranto by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or shuttle

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

Bus via Messina
best
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Otranto, Via Ortebus
13h 36m
€48–69
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain Ic
14h 46m
€31–198
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
13h 45m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Otrantocar
9h 1m
€112–164
Fly to Naples Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the train from Caserta to Leccetrain
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
12h 40m
€59–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Leccebus N595
2. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
15h 2m
€50–87
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PMO - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
5. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
13h 8m
€74–180
Fly to Brindisi Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane PMO - BDS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
7h
€69–189

Palermo to Otranto by bus

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13h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 800.8 km
Duration: 13h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Galilei Giotto to Otranto, Via Orte via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, and Messina - Piazza della Repubblica in around 13h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Otranto via Lamezia Terme C., Lecce, and Maglie in around 14h 46m.

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