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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Otranto is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Otranto is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 52m and costs €60 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Otranto. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Otranto - Stazione FSE via Bologna Centrale and Lecce - City Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

How far is it from Venice to Otranto?

The distance between Venice and Otranto is 828 km. The road distance is 945.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Otranto without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 42m and costs €140 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Venice to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Otranto bus from?

Venice to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Tronchetto station.

Where does the Venice to Otranto bus arrive?

Venice to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Venice to Otranto?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Otranto is 946 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Venice to Otranto.

Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Otranto.

Venice to Otranto - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Venice to Otranto by plane, shuttle, train, bus, 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VCE - BDS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
6h 52m
€60–184
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Leccetrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
11h 42m
€140–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Bologna Centralebus 482 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Leccebus 420
3. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
16h 47m
€62–110
Drive 945.5 km
1. Drive from Venice to Otrantocar 945.5 km
10h 4m
€148–213
Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane TRS - BDS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
8h 8m
€73–168
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BLQ - BDS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
8h 17m
€60–208
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VRN - BDS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Brindisi - Via Appia to Otranto Portoshuttle
8h 8m
€89–355

Venice to Otranto by train, foot, and bus

15Weekly Services

11h 42mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.9 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Otranto - Stazione FSE via Bologna Centrale and Lecce - City Terminal in around 16h 47m.

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