- Must visit
Museo della Ceramica
Town museum inside the episcopal castle, presenting Grottaglie's ceramics, archaeology, and local history in a landmark setting.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Grottaglie is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Grottaglie will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 8 buses that leave Bari for Grottaglie on Tue, Aug 04, 8 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 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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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2205Buses from Bari to Grottaglie run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:21, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 6m |
First bus 4:21 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:21AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:21AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:21AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:02PM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 03:04PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:06PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Grottaglie buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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1181 | 5:21 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h39 | 7:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 | 8:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h25 | 10:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 | 12:05 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h20 | 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 | 1:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h10 | 2:40 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 | 1:34 PM Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico) | 1h06 | 2:40 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
1109 | 4:15 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h25 | 5:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Grottaglie — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Grottaglie trip today.
Town museum inside the episcopal castle, presenting Grottaglie's ceramics, archaeology, and local history in a landmark setting.
Museum focused on majolica traditions and ceramic techniques, ideal for understanding why Grottaglie is famous for pottery.
Exhibition venue within the old town where temporary ceramic and cultural displays are often staged.
Famous ceramics quarter lined with workshops carved into the rock, the best place to watch and buy Grottaglie pottery.
Historic old town of whitewashed lanes, churches, and courtyards, ideal for slow walks and local atmosphere.
Central square near key civic buildings, useful as an orientation point and a lively place to observe town life.
Orecchiette with cime di rapa is Puglia’s iconic pasta, pairing ear-shaped pasta with bitter turnip tops, garlic and olive oil for a simple, deeply local flavor.
Bombette are small rolls of pork stuffed with cheese, then grilled. They are a beloved Apulian street and butcher-shop specialty eaten across the Taranto area.
Capocollo di Martina Franca is cured pork neck, lightly smoked and seasoned. It is one of the area’s most prized salumi and common on local antipasto platters.
Refined restaurant in Grottaglie known for creative Apulian cuisine, polished service and an elegant setting suited to a special meal.
Well-regarded local restaurant serving traditional Puglian dishes, seafood and regional specialties in a welcoming, classic atmosphere.
Casual venue popular for pizza and straightforward southern Italian cooking, good for an easy meal with local flavors.
More affordable than Italy's major tourist cities. Dining and stays are moderate, and local transport costs are generally low.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Grottaglie 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 Grottaglie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bari to Grottaglie buses use the Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico) to Taranto, Terminal Cimino station pair. Use this guide to compare Bari and Grottaglie bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła.
Available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Elevators, ramps.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria del Corso (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino).
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Elevators, ramps.
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