The cheapest and fastest coaches from Otranto to Rome
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 17 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Otranto to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Otranto to Rome will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 15 buses that leave Otranto for Rome every day 9 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 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 40 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.
2204 · 1121
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1122


Itabus | 1120 · 9982
Itabus | 1122 · 9992
Itabus | 1122 · 8922Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Otranto to Rome
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Otranto to Rome 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 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 coach costs an average of £7, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 540 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£55 Average Price Cheapest | £100 Average Price | £65 Average Price |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m 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* |
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
Otranto to Rome bus times
The table below shows live departures for Otranto to Rome coaches for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2204 · 1121 | 15:35 Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 19h15 | 10:50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
107 | 18:40 Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 9h50 | 04:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
1226 | 18:50 Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 10h05 | 04:55 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:25 Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 8h55 | 04:20 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 14 November | |||||
1120 | 03:20 Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 8h45 | 12:05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
206 | 03:30 Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 9h10 | 12:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
Itabus | 1120 · 9982 | On time 04:00 Lecce station | 7h45 | 11:45 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
1122 | 07:25 Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 9h20 | 16:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
Itabus | 1122 · 9992 | 08:05 Lecce station | 8h29 | 16:34 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Itabus | 1122 · 8922 | 08:05 Lecce station | 8h57 | 17:02 Rome Tiburtina | 1 change | |
Itabus | 1122 · 8922 | 08:05 Lecce station | 8h40 | 16:45 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 9h15 | 19:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
328 · 334 | 11:35 Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto | 8h55 | 20:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Otranto to Rome
Buses from Otranto to Rome run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:20, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 540 km distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 540 km |
Average bus duration 9h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Marino Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Otranto to RomeYou can travel by bus between Otranto to Rome with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Otranto to Rome coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Otranto to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Otranto, Via Orte (Porto), which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
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