The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rome to Otranto
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rome to Otranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Otranto will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $38.
Of the 11 buses that leave Rome for Otranto every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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.


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9935 · Itabus | 1125Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rome to Otranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $7. 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 coach costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 540 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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$64 Average Price Cheapest | $130 Average Price | $82 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 |
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Live departures
Rome to Otranto bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
108 | 10:50 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h45 | 8:35 am Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 0 changesdirect | |
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207 | 1:30 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h40 | 10:10 pm Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 0 changesdirect | |
1125 | 2:15 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h15 | 11:30 pm Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 0 changesdirect | |
8929 · Itabus | 1125 | On time 3:00 pm Rome Tiburtina | 7h55 | 10:55 pm Lecce station | 1 change | |
9935 · Itabus | 1125 | On time 3:12 pm Rome Tiburtina | 7h43 | 10:55 pm Lecce station | 1 change | |
8929 · Itabus | 1125 | On time 3:15 pm Rome Termini | 7h40 | 10:55 pm Lecce station | 1 change | |
9935 · Itabus | 1125 | On time 3:30 pm Rome Termini | 7h25 | 10:55 pm Lecce station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 24h30 | 4:55 pm Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h05 | 4:55 pm Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Otranto
Distance 540 km |
Average bus duration 10h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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 $7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rome to Otranto coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Otranto, Via Orte (Porto), located away from the city centre.
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