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Museo Speleologico Franco Anelli
Speleology museum linked to the caves, presenting geology, cave exploration, and the history of discoveries that shaped Castellana Grotte’s identity.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$2
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
14 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Conversano to Castellana Grotte is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Conversano to Castellana Grotte will cost around $2 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 3 buses that leave Conversano for Castellana Grotte on Thu, Aug 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct buses cover the 10 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest buses will take 15 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 Conversano to Castellana Grotte among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$2 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Conversano to Castellana Grotte:
A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Conversano to Castellana Grotte costing on average $2 (€1).
Other travel options to Castellana Grotte take longer:
Bus takes on average 14m.
Tickets start at around $2 (€1) compared to roughly $2 (€2) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.60 (€0.49). The journey takes 14m versus 14m 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 Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:02AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:37AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:07AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:42PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:22PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:12PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:47PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:12PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:12PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:42PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:27PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:02PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 0h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
The table below shows live departures for Conversano to Castellana Grotte buses for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FS Sud Est 157B | 7:12 PM Conversano station | 0h13 | 7:25 PM Castellana Grotte station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1007 | 7:40 PM Conversano | 0h15 | 7:55 PM Castellana Grotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 13045 | 8:15 PM Conversano | 0h10 | 8:25 PM Castellana Grotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 163B | 9:27 PM Conversano station | 0h13 | 9:40 PM Castellana Grotte station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 165B | 10:02 PM Conversano station | 0h13 | 10:15 PM Castellana Grotte station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 13049 | 10:40 PM Conversano | 0h10 | 10:50 PM Castellana Grotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 13051 | 11:30 PM Conversano | 0h10 | 11:40 PM Castellana Grotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Conversano to Castellana Grotte run on average 26 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€1) but you can travel from only $2 (€1) by train.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 6 miles (10 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 6 miles (10 km) |
Average bus duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€1) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 10m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Castellana Grotte — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Castellana Grotte trip today.
Speleology museum linked to the caves, presenting geology, cave exploration, and the history of discoveries that shaped Castellana Grotte’s identity.
Small civic exhibition space that hosts local art, photography, and cultural displays, useful for understanding the town’s contemporary scene.
Municipal cultural venue used for temporary exhibitions, heritage displays, and community art events in the historic urban core.
Central square and the social heart of town, lined with civic buildings and ideal for orienting yourself before exploring the historic center.
Main historic street with shops and everyday local life, useful for a relaxed walk through the core of Castellana Grotte.
Historic center zone of narrow streets and limestone buildings, best for absorbing the town’s traditional atmosphere away from the cave crowds.
Fave e cicorie pairs creamy fava bean purée with wild chicory. It is a classic Puglian peasant dish, simple, earthy, and widely loved locally.
Orecchiette alle cime di rapa features ear-shaped pasta with turnip tops, garlic, and olive oil. It is one of the signature tastes of Puglia.
Panzerotto is fried dough stuffed most often with tomato and mozzarella. It is a beloved street food across Bari province and nearby towns.
Refined venue known for seasonal Apulian cuisine, fresh pasta, and polished service in an elegant masseria-style atmosphere.
Established restaurant serving Puglian classics, grilled meats, and regional antipasti in a rustic, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Casual local favorite for pizzas, simple regional dishes, and relaxed dining. Good option for an informal meal in town.
Moderate for southern Italy: rooms and meals are reasonable, while tourist dining and local transport can raise daily costs slightly in peak season.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Conversano to Castellana Grotte 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 Castellana Grotte, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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