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Otranto can be reached by plane, train, bus, or car.
BY CAR
Arriving in Otranto by car is perhaps the wisest option. Traveling by car allows you to explore with complete freedom, deciding on stops, even last-minute ones, to admire the scenery and taste local delicacies throughout Salento. You could also consider flying to Brindisi or Bari and then renting a car. Take the A16 motorway to the Bari Nord exit, then continue along the highway to Brindisi and then to Lecce. Just before entering the city, take the eastern ring road towards Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca, and Maglie.
BY TRAIN
Otranto is located 50 km from Lecce (the nearest train station).
You can find information on schedules and reservations on the official website of the Italian Railways: http://www.trenitalia.com
From Lecce, you can take the train to Otranto. For information on schedules and tickets, visit http://www.fseonline.it
BY AIRPLANE
The closest airport to Otranto is Brindisi-Casale Airport (BDS), located approximately 90 kilometers away. From there, you can rent a car, take a taxi, or use Air Shuttle.
Air Shuttle is a simple yet efficient shared shuttle service for passenger transportation from Lecce or Salento to Brindisi Airport and vice versa, operating 7 days a week.
Reservations must be made directly on the website http://www.airshuttle.it, or by calling their call center.
Alternatively, Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), about 200 kilometers away, offers additional domestic and international connections.
Several airlines fly to Bari and Brindisi:
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Ita for domestic flights from Rome and Milan.
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Ryanair, the low-cost king, connects Bari with many European cities such as London, Berlin, and Barcelona.
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EasyJet for flights from Milan, Paris, and Geneva.
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Wizz Air if you're coming from Eastern Europe.
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Lufthansa for those arriving from the Munich and Frankfurt hubs.
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Once you land, you'll have everything you need: car rental agencies, free Wi-Fi, shops, bars, and restaurants.
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If you want to reach Lecce by train, the AMTAB Line 16 bus, for just €1, takes you directly from the airport to Bari Central Station in about half an hour.
BY BUS
Connections from all over Europe to Lecce: https://www.flixbus.it/autobus/lecce
Elios Autolinee s.r.l. provides connections to Lecce and the entire province.
From June 13 to September 13, 2026, the Salentoinbus service, promoted by the Province, will be active to offer residents, vacationers, and beach lovers the freedom to travel easily, sustainably, and comfortably.
Salentoinbus connects Otranto with all the main cities of the Salento.
How to get Lecce
A direct bus service operates from Bari and Brindisi airports to Lecce. The bus stop in Lecce, Lecce City Terminal, is located at the northern entrance to the city, not far from the historic center.
If you arrive at Bari Airport, you can reach Lecce by train from Bari Centrale train station. In addition to being connected to major Italian cities (info at Trenitalia.com), Lecce is also served by a local network, Ferrovie Sud Est (FSE), which connects the Salento capital to Gallipoli and Otranto, as well as to some towns in the Itria Valley, such as Martina Franca, Alberobello, Locorotondo, and Cisternino. Inside Lecce station, you can find the dedicated FSE ticket office. STP buses depart from the square in front of the station.
You can purchase both bus and regional train tickets at the station bar.
