The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lecce to Otranto
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lecce to Otranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lecce to Otranto will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
Of the 15 buses that leave Lecce for Otranto every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 48 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.
Autobus FS Sud Est 7903117:552h05Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport20:00Otranto£31One-way0 changes
Autobus FS Sud Est 78007 · Autobus FS Sud Est 790336:201h50Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport8:10Otranto£31One-way1 change
Autobus FS Sud Est 7902314:201h20Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport15:40Otranto£31One-way0 changes
Autobus FS Sud Est 7901913:152h15Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport15:30Otranto£31One-way0 changes
Autobus FS Sud Est 89007 · Autobus FS Sud Est 7901913:252h05Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport15:30Otranto£31One-way1 change
Autobus FS Sud Est 7902314:201h20Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport15:40Otranto£31One-way0 changes
Autobus FS Sud Est 78025 · Autobus FS Sud Est 7901512:501h25Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport14:15Otranto£31One-way1 change
Autobus FS Sud Est 911B · Autobus FS Sud Est 967B10:401h33Lecce station12:13Otranto station£41One-way1 change
Autobus FS Sud Est 905B · Autobus FS Sud Est 963B6:541h34Lecce station8:28Otranto station£41One-way1 change
Autobus FS Sud Est 901B · Autobus FS Sud Est 961B5:101h48Lecce station6:58Otranto station£41One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 35 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lecce to Otranto bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Otranto coaches for today, Friday 15 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FS Sud Est 905B · Autobus FS Sud Est 963B | 6:54 Lecce station | 1h34 | 8:28 Otranto station | 1 change | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 907B · Autobus FS Sud Est 965B | 8:14 Lecce station | 2h24 | 10:38 Otranto station | 1 change | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 911B · Autobus FS Sud Est 967B | 10:40 Lecce station | 1h33 | 12:13 Otranto station | 1 change | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 78019 · Autobus FS Sud Est 969B | 11:30 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 2h28 | 13:58 Otranto station | 1 change | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 78025 · Autobus FS Sud Est 79015 | 12:50 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1h25 | 14:15 Otranto | 1 change | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 79019 | 13:15 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 2h15 | 15:30 Otranto | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 89007 · Autobus FS Sud Est 79019 | 13:25 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 2h05 | 15:30 Otranto | 1 change | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 915B · Autobus FS Sud Est 971B | 13:30 Lecce station | 2h08 | 15:38 Otranto station | 1 change | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 79023 | 14:20 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1h20 | 15:40 Otranto | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 917B · Autobus FS Sud Est 973B | 15:15 Lecce station | 1h48 | 17:03 Otranto station | 1 change | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 919B · Autobus FS Sud Est 975B | 16:22 Lecce station | 2h06 | 18:28 Otranto station | 1 change | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 79031 | 17:55 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 2h05 | 20:00 Otranto | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 921B · Autobus FS Sud Est 977B | 18:03 Lecce station | 1h52 | 19:55 Otranto station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 16 May | |||||
Autobus FS Sud Est 901B · Autobus FS Sud Est 961B | 5:10 Lecce station | 1h48 | 6:58 Otranto station | 1 change | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 78007 · Autobus FS Sud Est 79033 | 6:20 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1h50 | 8:10 Otranto | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lecce to Otranto
Buses from Lecce to Otranto run on average 17 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:10, the last at 20:45. The fastest coach covers the 35 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 35 km |
Average bus duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 27m |
First bus 5:10 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l., Salento in bus from Lecce to OtrantoYou can travel by bus between Lecce to Otranto with BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l., Salento in bus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lecce to Otranto coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lecce to Otranto by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Otranto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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