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Museo dei Calanchi
Civic museum focused on the Badlands and local territory, with exhibits that introduce the area’s geology, landscape, and heritage.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
€8
Average ticket price on Sep 21
€10
Fastest journey on Sep 21
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
2 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 21
2
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari Palese Airport to Montalbano Jonico 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 Montalbano Jonico will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 2 buses from Bari Palese Airport to Montalbano Jonico, including 2 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct buses cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari Palese Airport to Montalbano Jonico among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m 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 Montalbano Jonico:
A bus is €0.47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari Palese Airport to Montalbano Jonico costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Montalbano Jonico take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 1h 33m 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 Miccolis, FlixBus, Sitabasilicata, Intersaj.
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 Miccolis | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:59PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 04:04PM | Arrival Time 05:59PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 05:03PM | Arrival Time 06:33PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €12 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari Palese Airport to Montalbano Jonico buses for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· | 11:30 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 2h30 | 2:00 PM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 1 transfer | |
81R | 1:40 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 2h45 | 4:25 PM Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 2h45 | 4:45 PM Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 A | 4:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h59 | 5:59 PM Scanzano Jonico, Via Antonio Segni | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 A | 4:04 PM Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico) | 1h55 | 5:59 PM Scanzano Jonico, Via Antonio Segni | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 4:20 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 2h30 | 6:50 PM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bari Palese Airport to Montalbano Jonico run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:40, the last at 11:40. The fastest bus covers the 59 miles (96 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 59 miles (96 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 11:40 AM |
Last bus 11:40 AM |
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