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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 an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, while a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$6 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Otranto:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Otranto costing on average $6.
Other travel options to Otranto take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Tickets start at around $6 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 1h 24m versus 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lecce to Otranto
How to get from Lecce to Otranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lecce to Otranto is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale FS Sud Est 90911 · Autobus FS Sud Est 967B10:40 AM1h33Lecce station12:13 PMOtranto station$51One-way1 transfer
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Regionale FS Sud Est 90911 · Autobus FS Sud Est 967B10:40 AM1h33Lecce station12:13 PMOtranto station$51One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale FS Sud Est 90911 · Autobus FS Sud Est 967B10:40 AM1h33Lecce station12:13 PMOtranto station$51One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale FS Sud Est 90905 · Autobus FS Sud Est 963B6:54 AM1h34Lecce station8:28 AMOtranto station$51One-way1 transfer
Regionale FS Sud Est 90917 · Autobus FS Sud Est 973B3:15 PM1h48Lecce station5:03 PMOtranto station$51One-way1 transfer
Regionale FS Sud Est 90921 · Autobus FS Sud Est 977B6:03 PM1h52Lecce station7:55 PMOtranto station$51One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Otranto:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Otranto costing on average $6.
Other travel options to Otranto take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lecce and Otranto as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lecce station and arrive in Otranto station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l., Salento in bus to go to Otranto by bus.
- Travel with Ferrovie del Sud Est to go to Otranto by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l., Salento in bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Ferrovie del Sud Est.
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