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Museo Rodolfo Valentino
The town’s signature museum celebrates Rudolph Valentino with photographs, memorabilia, and context on his Castellaneta origins and silent-film fame.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bari to Castellaneta
Showing times and prices for Aug 04
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
55 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Castellaneta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Castellaneta will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Bari for Castellaneta on Tue, Aug 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
4:40 PM0h50Bari5:30 PMCastellaneta€41One-way0 transfers- 12:00 PM0h30Bari12:30 PMCastellaneta€51One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 PM0h40Bari7:00 PMCastellaneta€51One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM1h10Bari9:10 AMCastellaneta€61One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 PM0h50Bari3:40 PMCastellaneta€61One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM0h30Bari12:30 PMCastellaneta€51One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 PM0h40Bari7:00 PMCastellaneta€51One-way0 transfers
- 4:40 PM0h50Bari5:30 PMCastellaneta€41One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 PM0h50Bari3:40 PMCastellaneta€61One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM1h10Bari9:10 AMCastellaneta€61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bari to Castellaneta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bari to Castellaneta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Bari to Castellaneta is a train with an average price of €7.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Castellaneta:
A train is €0.67 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bari to Castellaneta costing on average €8.
The fastest way to travel from Bari to Castellaneta is by train with an average journey time of 54m.
Other travel options to Castellaneta take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bari and Castellaneta including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bari to Castellaneta among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 45m 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 BlaBlaCar, Sita Sud S.r.l..
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.
Bari to Castellaneta Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:19PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:37PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:33PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:39PM | Arrival Time 12:09AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Live departures
Bari to Castellaneta bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Castellaneta buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:50 PM Bari | 0h50 | 3:40 PM Castellaneta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:50 PM Bari | 1h10 | 4:00 PM Castellaneta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:50 PM Bari | 1h10 | 6:00 PM Castellaneta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 PM Bari | 0h40 | 8:40 PM Castellaneta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
| 8:00 AM Bari | 1h10 | 9:10 AM Castellaneta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Bari | 0h30 | 12:30 PM Castellaneta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bari to Castellaneta
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Buses from Bari to Castellaneta run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:54, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:54 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Sita Sud S.r.l. from Bari to CastellanetaYou can travel by bus between Bari to Castellaneta with BlaBlaCar, Sita Sud S.r.l. for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
Sita Sud S.r.l.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
€6
Sita Sud S.r.l. frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Castellaneta
Things to do in Castellaneta
Discover the best of Castellaneta — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Castellaneta trip today.
- Recommended
Pinacoteca Comunale di Castellaneta
This cultural venue hosts contemporary art exhibitions and events, adding a modern creative layer to Castellaneta’s historic setting.
Sala Espositiva Comunale
A local exhibition space used for rotating art and heritage displays, useful for visitors seeking current cultural programming in town.
- Must visit
Gravina di Castellaneta
This dramatic ravine edge is Castellaneta’s defining landscape, prized for panoramic views, geology, and atmospheric walks above the canyon.
- Recommended
Centro Storico di Castellaneta
The historic center offers stone lanes, churches, arches, and viewpoints, making it the best area for absorbing Castellaneta’s traditional character.
- Recommended
Piazza Principe di Napoli
The town’s principal square is a practical and social hub, surrounded by civic buildings and ideal as a starting point for sightseeing.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Taralli Pugliesi
Crisp baked rings made with local extra virgin olive oil and white wine. A classic Apulian snack served with wine and found in bakeries around Castellaneta.
- Vegetarian
Orecchiette Alla Pugliese
Fresh orecchiette pasta with a tomato sauce and strong ricotta salata. It is one of the most traditional pasta dishes of Puglia and common in family cooking.
Orecchiette Alle Cime Di Rapa
Orecchiette served with turnip greens, garlic, and olive oil, sometimes with anchovy. It is the signature pasta of Puglia and a staple across the province.
Peccati Di Gola
Refined restaurant in Castellaneta known for Apulian seafood and polished regional cooking in an elegant setting.
Al Vecchio Frantoio
Established local restaurant serving traditional Puglian dishes and pizza in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Villa Maria
Casual venue appreciated for wood-fired pizza and regional favorites, suitable for an easy traditional meal.
Euro (€)
More affordable than Rome or Milan. Lodging, dining, and local travel are generally moderate, with good value outside peak summer and in non-tourist areas.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for pizza, panini, or simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €50-80 per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- Unknown
- Day pass
- None
To the city center
Via San Francesco -> Piazza Umberto I
- Distance
- 450 m
- Travel time
- 6 min
- Castellaneta is a small town and many central trips are walkable; check regional bus times in advance because service can be limited on Sundays and holidays.
- On regional buses in Puglia, onboard card payment is not reliably available; buy or validate tickets before boarding when possible.
FAQs: Bus from Bari to Castellaneta
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Castellaneta by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Castellaneta, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Bari to Castellaneta can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bari to Castellaneta is €8 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Bari to Castellaneta is 1h 10m to travel the 34 miles (55 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Bari to Castellaneta leaves at 12:54 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Bari to Castellaneta leaves at 11:00 PM.
Yes, there are 8 direct buses a day from Bari to Castellaneta with BlaBlaCar, Sita Sud S.r.l.. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Bari to Castellaneta, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Sita Sud S.r.l. for the best way to get you to Castellaneta. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Bari and Castellaneta and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Castellaneta from Bari is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Bari to Castellaneta is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bari and Castellaneta including taking a train and bus.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Bari to Castellaneta.
No, the bus from Bari to Castellaneta has no accessibility options.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Bari to Castellaneta.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Bari to Castellaneta.
No, luggage for the bus from Bari to Castellaneta needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Bari to Castellaneta.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Bari to Castellaneta.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Bari to Castellaneta.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Bari to Castellaneta.
Since both Bari and Castellaneta are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bari to Castellaneta among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Castellaneta, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and near popular tourist sites. It's advisable to avoid unlicensed taxis and be wary of overly aggressive street vendors. Common scams include inflated prices for transportation and souvenirs, so always confirm rates beforehand and use official ticket counters for transportation bookings.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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