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Pino Pascali Museum of Contemporary Art
Contemporary art museum dedicated to Pino Pascali, an important 20th-century artist born in Polignano a Mare. It hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions and is the town’s main museum stop.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Polignano a Mare is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Polignano a Mare will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bari for Polignano a Mare on Tue, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 33 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 40 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 train as it is the most popular option from Bari to Polignano a Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. 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 bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Polignano a Mare:
A bus is $0.07 (€0.06) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Polignano a Mare costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Polignano a Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 38m.
Tickets start at around $4 (€3) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 38m versus 30m 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, FlixBus.
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 01:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Polignano a Mare buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Autobus FS Sud Est 15017 | 12:10 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 0h45 | 12:55 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15021 | 1:25 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 0h45 | 2:10 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15027 | 2:20 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 0h45 | 3:05 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15053 | 4:20 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 1h05 | 5:25 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15031 | 5:15 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 0h50 | 6:05 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15035 | 8:00 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 0h40 | 8:40 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 1:10 AM Bari | 0h40 | 1:50 AM Polignano a Mare | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bari to Polignano a Mare run on average 9 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:51. The fastest bus covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average bus duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Polignano a Mare — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Polignano a Mare trip today.
Contemporary art museum dedicated to Pino Pascali, an important 20th-century artist born in Polignano a Mare. It hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions and is the town’s main museum stop.
Recognized contemporary art museum in a scenic coastal setting, combining strong local roots with changing exhibitions. A worthwhile cultural break from the old town viewpoints.
The institutional contemporary art venue linked to the Pino Pascali legacy. Worth visiting for travelers interested in modern Italian art and curated cultural programming.
The historic center is the heart of Polignano a Mare, filled with whitewashed lanes, balconies over the sea, viewpoints, and poetic street details. It is essential for first-time visitors.
One of the town’s most celebrated viewpoints, overlooking the Adriatic and the old town cliffs. It is especially popular at sunset and in travel photography.
Classic panoramic terrace above Lama Monachile, ideal for iconic photos of the bridge, beach, and cliffs. One of the most famous viewing points in town.
A classic Apulian baked dish of rice, potatoes, and mussels layered with tomato, onion, and olive oil. It is one of the region’s most beloved seaside comfort foods.
A traditional fried dough pocket usually filled with tomato and mozzarella. Popular across Puglia as a casual street food snack.
Puglia’s signature ear-shaped pasta served with turnip tops, garlic, and olive oil. It is a defining dish of local home cooking.
Well-known casual seafood venue famous for creative fish sandwiches and fresh local catches in a lively modern setting.
Established restaurant near the historic center serving traditional Apulian dishes, seafood, and regional classics in an elegant setting.
Iconic fine-dining restaurant set inside a seaside cave, known for dramatic views, polished service, and upscale Apulian seafood dishes.
Prices are moderate for Italy. Dining in tourist areas costs more, especially in peak summer, but cafes and casual meals remain fairly reasonable.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not mandatory, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Polignano a Mare 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 Polignano a Mare, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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