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Compare bus, train, and flight for Otranto to Rome
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Otranto to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $77 Average price | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Otranto to Rome:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Otranto to Rome costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Otranto to Rome costing on average $89 (€71).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Otranto to Rome
How to get from Otranto to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Otranto to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11204:20 AM8h55Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto1:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11204:20 AM8h55Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto1:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16284:55 PM1h10Brindisi Airport6:05 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1701One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 4412+
Intercity 704+
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 7904611:40 AM10h41Otranto10:21 PMRome Termini$841One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 8314+
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 790449:45 AM7h20Otranto5:05 PMRome Termini$1051One-way1 transfer
FRECCIARGENTO 8312+
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 790408:00 AM7h25Otranto3:25 PMRome Termini$1051One-way1 transfer
11148:05 PM9h25Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto5:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$291One-way0 transfers
11227:50 AM9h55Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto5:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 PM8h55Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto5:20 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$421One-way0 transfers
FR 58438:20 AM1h20Brindisi Airport9:40 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$921One-way0 transfers
AZ162411:15 AM1h15Brindisi Airport12:30 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2071One-way0 transfers
AZ16223:15 PM1h10Brindisi Airport4:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Otranto to Rome:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Otranto to Rome costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Otranto to Rome costing on average $89 (€71).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Otranto and Rome as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brindisi Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lecce station and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with ITA, Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Italo to go to Rome by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with ITA, Ryanair, Malta Air.
- 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, Marino Autolinee.
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