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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altamura
National archaeological museum presenting finds from the Alta Murgia area, including prehistoric and Peucetian material that gives strong context to the city’s ancient past.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari Palese Airport to Altamura is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari Palese Airport to Altamura will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bari Palese Airport for Altamura on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 50 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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74R
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71R
02 - 22R
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71ROmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari Palese Airport to Altamura among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bari Palese Airport to Altamura:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari Palese Airport to Altamura costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Altamura take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around $4 (€3) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 48m versus 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Sitabasilicata, Cotrap, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Cotrap.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Cotrap | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Cotrap | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari Palese Airport to Altamura buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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73R | 11:30 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0h50 | 12:20 PM Altamura, Via Santeramo in Colle (Chiesa della Trasfigurazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
02 - 22R | 3:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0h50 | 3:50 PM Altamura, Via Santeramo in Colle (Chiesa della Trasfigurazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
74R | 5:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0h50 | 5:50 PM Altamura, Via Santeramo in Colle (Chiesa della Trasfigurazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
71R | 6:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0h50 | 7:40 PM Altamura, Via Santeramo in Colle (Chiesa della Trasfigurazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
72R | 11:45 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0h50 | 12:35 AM Altamura, Via Santeramo in Colle (Chiesa della Trasfigurazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
02 - 21R | 9:15 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 0h50 | 10:05 AM Altamura, Via Santeramo in Colle (Chiesa della Trasfigurazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bari Palese Airport to Altamura run on average 12 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:05, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average bus duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 8:05 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Altamura — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Altamura trip today.
National archaeological museum presenting finds from the Alta Murgia area, including prehistoric and Peucetian material that gives strong context to the city’s ancient past.
Small museum focused on the famous Altamura Man discovery and human prehistory in the Lamalunga cave system, useful for understanding the area’s paleoanthropological importance.
Diocesan museum housed in the cathedral complex, displaying sacred art, liturgical objects, manuscripts, and works tied to local religious history.
The old town is the essential area to explore, with cathedral views, traditional claustri courtyards, stone streets, and a strong local atmosphere.
The city’s characteristic enclosed courtyard spaces are a local specialty and one of the most photogenic elements of Altamura’s urban identity.
The cathedral square is the symbolic heart of Altamura and the best place to appreciate the monumental facade and surrounding historic fabric.
Famous durum-wheat sourdough bread baked in a wood-fired oven. It is Altamura’s signature product and one of Italy’s best-known protected breads.
Traditional Apulian focaccia made with a soft dough, usually topped with tomato, olives, and olive oil. In Altamura it is a classic bakery snack.
A rustic bread salad made with stale Altamura bread, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, and sometimes cucumber or oregano. It reflects local peasant cooking.
Recognized dairy and food stop associated with Altamura’s cheese tradition, popular for fresh mozzarella, burrata, and simple local products.
Established restaurant in Altamura known for traditional Lucanian and Apulian cooking, including meat dishes, pasta, and local specialties in a rustic setting.
Well-known countryside masseria in the Alta Murgia area near Altamura, appreciated for hearty regional dishes, grilled meats, and a rural atmosphere.
Generally moderate. Meals and coffee are reasonably priced, while central hotels and tourist-focused dining cost more.
Service is often included or prices already cover it. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Altamura, Piazza De Napoli Giuseppe -> Altamura Railway Station
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