The cheapest and fastest coaches from Otranto to Rome
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 2 m
Buses per day
11
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 £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 11 buses that leave Otranto for Rome every day 8 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 9 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 15 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.
111420:059h25Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto5:30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£91One-way0 changes
110619:0011h00Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto6:00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£181One-way0 changes
11227:509h55Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto17:45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£231One-way0 changes
11204:208h55Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto13:15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£231One-way0 changes
10719:409h50Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto5:30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£281One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:258h55Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto5:20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£451One-way0 changes
11204:208h55Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto13:15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£231One-way0 changes
328 · 33412:358h55Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto21:30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£451One-way1 change
2064:309h10Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto13:40Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£411One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:309h15Maglie, Piazzale Megapark Via Otranto20:45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£521One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train 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 £9. 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 £9, and a flight costs an average of £17.
Distance: 540 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price | £56 Average Price |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m 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 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:20 Otranto | 8h55 | 11:15 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Otranto | 11h00 | 4:00 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Otranto | 11h00 | 5:00 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:40 Otranto | 9h50 | 4:30 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Otranto to Rome coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Itabus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Itabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Marino Autolinee to find the best option for your trip from Otranto to Rome.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus or Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Marino Autolinee to find the best option for your trip from Otranto to Rome.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Otranto to Rome.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Otranto to Rome
Buses from Otranto to Rome run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 540 km distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 540 km |
Average bus duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, Marino Autolinee from Otranto to RomeYou can travel by bus between Otranto to Rome with Itabus, Marino Autolinee for as low as £9. 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.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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