Lecce to Otranto bus with BlaBlaCar

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Lecce to Otranto

Showing times and prices for Apr 23

Cheapest price

$5

Average price

$6

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

40 m

Buses per day

13

Distance

35 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lecce to Otranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lecce to Otranto will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.

Fast buses

Of the 13 buses that leave Lecce for Otranto on Thu, Apr 23, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Apr 23 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .

On Thu, Apr 23 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Ferrovie del Sud EstAutobus FSE 78007 · Autobus FSE 79033
    6:20 AM1h50
    Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
    8:10 AMOtranto
    $51One-way
    1 transfer
  • Ferrovie del Sud EstAutobus FSE 89007 · Autobus FSE 79019
    1:25 PM2h05
    Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
    3:30 PMOtranto
    $51One-way
    1 transfer
  • Ferrovie del Sud EstAutobus FSE 79019
    1:15 PM2h15
    Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
    3:30 PMOtranto
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ferrovie del Sud EstAutobus FSE 79023
    2:20 PM1h20
    Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
    3:40 PMOtranto
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ferrovie del Sud EstAutobus FSE 79031
    5:55 PM2h05
    Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
    8:00 PMOtranto
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Lecce to Otranto

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Otranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $6.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train

$4

Average price

Cheapest

$6

Average price

1h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

1h 22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
BlaBlaCar

Most popular bus company

Ferrovie del Sud Est

Most popular train company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Lecce to Otranto Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:00AM
Arrival Time
02:20AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$9
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
03:00AM
Arrival Time
03:30AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
06:58AM
Duration
1h48
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Departure Time
06:20AM
Arrival Time
08:10AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:50AM
Arrival Time
07:20AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
08:00AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
11:00AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
11:57AM
Duration
1h27
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
Trenitalia
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
01:58PM
Duration
2h28
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
12:50PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Departure Time
12:50PM
Arrival Time
02:15PM
Duration
1h25
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Departure Time
01:15PM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Departure Time
01:25PM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
02:00PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Departure Time
02:20PM
Arrival Time
03:40PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
03:10PM
Arrival Time
03:40PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
05:20PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$138
Operator
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
06:27PM
Duration
1h27
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
Ferrovie del Sud Est
Departure Time
05:55PM
Arrival Time
08:00PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$8
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:10PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:20PM
Arrival Time
09:00PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$60
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:10PM
Arrival Time
10:40PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Tue, Thu
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:20PM
Arrival Time
09:40PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$6

Live departures

Lecce to Otranto bus times

The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Otranto buses for today, Wednesday, April 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
trenitaliafseAutobus FSE 790315:55 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
2h05
8:00 PM Otranto0 transfersDirect
Thursday, April 23
trenitaliafseAutobus FSE 901B · Autobus FSE 961B5:10 AM Lecce station
1h48
6:58 AM Otranto station1 transfer
trenitaliafseAutobus FSE 78007 · Autobus FSE 790336:20 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
1h50
8:10 AM Otranto1 transfer
trenitaliafseAutobus FSE 78019 · Autobus FSE 969B11:30 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
2h28
1:58 PM Otranto station1 transfer
trenitaliafseAutobus FSE 78025 · Autobus FSE 7901512:50 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
1h25
2:15 PM Otranto1 transfer
trenitaliafseAutobus FSE 790191:15 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
2h15
3:30 PM Otranto0 transfersDirect
trenitaliafseAutobus FSE 89007 · Autobus FSE 790191:25 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
2h05
3:30 PM Otranto1 transfer
trenitaliafseAutobus FSE 790232:20 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport
1h20
3:40 PM Otranto0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Lecce to Otranto

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Buses from Lecce to Otranto run on average 17 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.

There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 1h 27m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
21 miles (35 km)
Average bus duration
57m
Cheapest ticket price
$4 (€3)
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
12
Fastest bus
1h 27m
First bus
5:10 AM
Last bus
8:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, S.G.M. S.p.A., Salento in bus from Lecce to OtrantoYou can travel by bus between Lecce to Otranto with BlaBlaCar, S.G.M. S.p.A., Salento in bus for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

S.G.M. S.p.A.

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2077h 53m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
S.G.M. S.p.A. frequency
1 a day

Salento in bus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Salento in bus frequency
9 a day

FAQs: Bus from Lecce to Otranto

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lecce to Otranto by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Otranto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Lecce to Otranto can start from as little as $4 (€3) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Lecce to Otranto is $4 (€4) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Lecce to Otranto is 1h 27m to travel the 21 miles (35 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Lecce to Otranto leaves at 5:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Lecce to Otranto leaves at 8:45 PM.
Yes, there are 12 direct buses a day from Lecce to Otranto with BlaBlaCar, Salento in bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Lecce to Otranto, you can count on BlaBlaCar, S.G.M. S.p.A., Salento in bus for the best way to get you to Otranto. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Lecce and Otranto and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Otranto from Lecce is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 27m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Lecce to Otranto is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lecce and Otranto including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Lecce to Otranto has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Lecce to Otranto.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Otranto are:
  • Otranto Cathedral, a historic church known for its impressive mosaic floor depicting the Tree of Life
  • Aragonese Castle, a fortified structure offering panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea
  • Baia dei Turchi, a picturesque beach renowned for its crystal-clear waters and natural beauty
  • Torre del Serpe, an ancient lighthouse with historical significance and scenic surroundings
  • Alimini Lakes, a natural reserve featuring diverse flora and fauna, ideal for nature enthusiasts.
The best things to do in Otranto include:
  • Porto Badisco, a picturesque bay perfect for snorkeling and exploring natural caves
  • Visit the local markets to experience authentic Italian culture and cuisine
  • Take a boat tour along the stunning coastline to discover hidden coves and sea caves
  • Enjoy a wine tasting tour at a local vineyard to savor regional wines
  • Explore the historic streets of Otranto's old town, filled with charming shops and cafes.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Lecce to Otranto.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Lecce to Otranto.
No, luggage for the bus from Lecce to Otranto needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Lecce to Otranto.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Lecce to Otranto.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Lecce to Otranto.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Lecce to Otranto.
Since both Lecce and Otranto are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lecce to Otranto among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Otranto, travelers should be mindful of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and during festivals. Avoid unlicensed taxi services to prevent overcharging. Be cautious when using ATMs and only use those in secure locations. Always secure personal belongings on beaches and public transport to reduce the risk of theft.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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