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The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Otranto
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€54
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
540 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Otranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Otranto will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Fast buses
Of the 11 buses that leave Rome for Otranto on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 540 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 7 h 43 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.
04:30PM7h00
Rome11:30PMOtranto
€311One-way
0 transfers
03:30PM7h40
Rome11:10PMOtranto
€361One-way
0 transfers
20702:30PM8h40
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina11:10PMMaglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto
€441One-way
0 transfers
112503:15PM9h15
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina12:30AMMaglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto
€481One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus05:25PM24h30
Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)05:55PMMaglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto
€481One-way
2 transfers
04:30PM7h00
Rome11:30PMOtranto
€311One-way
0 transfers
9935 · Itabus | 112504:30PM7h25
Rome Termini11:55PMLecce station
€701One-way
1 transfer
03:30PM7h40
Rome11:10PMOtranto
€361One-way
0 transfers
8929 · Itabus | 112504:15PM7h40
Rome Termini11:55PMLecce station
€701One-way
1 transfer
9935 · Itabus | 112504:12PM7h43
Rome Tiburtina11:55PMLecce station
€701One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Rome to Otranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Otranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 €6, and a flight costs an average of €23.
Distance: 540 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €106 Average price | €67 Average price |
10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rome to Otranto bus times
Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 11:47 PM
Last updated at 11:47 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 1:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h40 | 10:10 PM Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1125 | 2:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h15 | 11:30 PM Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8929 · Itabus | 1125 | On time 3:00 PM Rome Tiburtina | 7h55 | 10:55 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
| 9935 · Itabus | 1125 | On time 3:12 PM Rome Tiburtina | 7h43 | 10:55 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
| 8929 · Itabus | 1125 | On time 3:15 PM Rome Termini | 7h40 | 10:55 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
| 9935 · Itabus | 1125 | On time 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 7h25 | 10:55 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 24h30 | 4:55 PM Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h05 | 4:55 PM Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 2 transfers | |
| 108 | 10:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h45 | 8:35 AM Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Otranto
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Buses from Rome to Otranto run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
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 540 km |
Average bus duration 10h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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: Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Rome to OtrantoYou can travel by bus between Rome to Otranto with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Itabus
About
Itabus is a leading bus company in Italy, providing reliable and comfortable transportation services to its customers. Itabus operates a fleet of modern buses, ranging from luxury coaches to standard buses, all equipped with air conditioning, comfortable seating, and onboard entertainment.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 45m
Cheapest Price
€8
Itabus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
5€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Dedicated seating areas; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
Marino Autolinee
About
MarinoBus is an Italian bus company with more than 200 destinations and 6,000 connections across Italy and Europe. Originally focused on Basilicata and Apulia, its network has expanded to cover the rest of Italy as well as Switzerland, France, Germany, and Luxembourg. All MarinoBus coaches are equipped with spacious reclining seats, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, WiFi, minibars, and color TVs. For your next trip, you can book the standard ticket, which includes one piece of hand luggage and up to two checked bags per passenger
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 40m
Cheapest Price
€31
Marino Autolinee frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
12h 25m
Cheapest Price
€40
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
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
2 a day
FAQs: Bus from Rome to Otranto
FAQs: Take the bus from Rome to Otranto with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Otranto.
Cheap coach tickets from Rome to Otranto can start from as little as €24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Rome to Otranto is €37; 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 coach from Rome to Otranto is 8 h 40 min to travel the 540 km long journey, with around there are 6 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Rome to Otranto leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Rome to Otranto leaves at 22: 50.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Rome to Otranto without having to change trains with Itabus or Marino Autolinee. There are 2 direct coaches from Rome to Otranto each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Rome to Otranto coach with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route from Rome to Otranto as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Otranto, Via Orte (Porto), located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
The cheapest month to travel from Rome to Otranto by coach is December.
You have options as you can travel between Rome and Otranto 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.
No, the coach from Rome to Otranto has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Rome to Otranto.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Rome to Otranto.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Rome to Otranto.
No, luggage for the coach from Rome to Otranto needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Rome to Otranto.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Rome to Otranto.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Rome to Otranto.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Rome to Otranto.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rome to Otranto
Rome
Otranto
The major bus station for departures in Rome is Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) for your trip from Rome to Otranto.
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Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
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The major bus station for arrivals in Otranto is Otranto, Via Orte (Porto). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Otranto, Via Orte (Porto) for your trip to Otranto from Rome.
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