There are 6 ways to get from Otranto to Nice by train, bus, plane, night train, night bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Line 7 train, line 106 bus, train, fly
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Take the line 7 train from Otranto to Maglie
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Take the line 106 bus from Maglie - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione
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Take the train from Lecce to Brindisi
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Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Nice (NCE)
5 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Lecce to Milano Rogoredo
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Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Ventimiglia
Bus
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Take the bus from Maglie to Turin
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Take the bus from Turin to Nice
Bus, night train, train
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Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione
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Take the night train from Lecce to Tortona
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Take the train from Tortona to Ventimiglia
Night bus, bus
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Take the night bus from Maglie Piazzale Megapark to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
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Take the bus from Florence - Villa Costanza to Nice - Ferber
Drive
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Drive from Otranto to Nice
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The cheapest way to get from Otranto to Nice is to line 7 train and line 106 bus and train and fly which costs €24 - €150 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Otranto to Nice is to line 7 train and line 106 bus and train and fly. Taking this option will cost €24 - €150 and takes 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct bus from Otranto to Nice. However, there are services departing from Otranto - Stazione FSE and arriving at Nice via Maglie and Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
The distance between Otranto and Nice is 1008 km. The road distance is 1333.1 km.
The best way to get from Otranto to Nice without a car is to train which takes 17h 8m and costs €80 - €260.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Otranto to Nice, including transfers.
Otranto to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maglie station.
The best way to get from Otranto to Nice is to train which takes 17h 8m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €90 and takes 21h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Brindisi Airport to Nice Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 20m and has one stopover.
Otranto to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.
- Distance: 1007.8 km
- Duration: 9h 22m
What companies run services between Otranto, Apulia, Italy and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Otranto to Nice via Maglie, Maglie - Stazione FSE, Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione, Lecce, Milano Rogoredo, and Ventimiglia in around 17h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otranto to Nice via Maglie - Stazione FSE, Maglie, and Turin in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Brindisi to Nice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €220
Flights from Brindisi to Nice via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €270
Flights from Brindisi to Nice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €190
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Brindisi to Nice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €190
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Brindisi to Nice via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Brindisi to Nice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €15 - €100
- Phone
- 080 5462111
- fsudest@fseonline.it
- Website
- fseonline.it
Train from Otranto to Maglie
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €1 - €2
- Schedules at
- fseonline.it
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lecce to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €7
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €6 - €7
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €33 - €36
Train from Tortona to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13 - €27
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €25 - €27
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lecce to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €7 - €11
- Base Standard
- €20 - €27
- Base Premium
- €25 - €40
Train from Lecce to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €190
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €65 - €95
- Base Standard
- €110 - €150
- Base Premium
- €130 - €190
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lecce to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €4 - €6
Train from Lecce to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €85
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €24
Train from Tortona to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Lecce to Tortona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
- Phone
- +39 800 242 815, 344/2274620
- salentoinbus@provincia.le.it
- Website
- provincia.le.it
Bus from Maglie - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Schedules at
- provincia.le.it
Bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Schedules at
- provincia.le.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Maglie to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Turin to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Night bus from Maglie Piazzale Megapark to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
- Phone
- 0966 57552
- info@lirosilinee.com
- Website
- lirosilinee.com
Bus from Florence - Villa Costanza to Nice - Ferber
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24 - €29
- Schedules at
- lirosilinee.com
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