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Museo Diocesano
Monopoli’s main civic museum preserves local archaeology, paintings, and historical collections inside the old town’s cultural complex.
Cheapest price
zł10
Average price
zł15
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
26 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grotte di Castellana to Monopoli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grotte di Castellana to Monopoli will cost around zł15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł10.
Of the 5 buses that leave Grotte di Castellana for Monopoli 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 15 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 50 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.










Buses from Grotte di Castellana to Monopoli run on average 8 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł14 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average bus duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price zł14 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 7m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 7:45 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price zł9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price zł8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price zł8 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 12:08PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price zł8 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 01:08PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł15 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price zł8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price zł8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:59PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł20 |
The table below shows live departures for Grotte di Castellana to Monopoli 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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![]() | 7:00 AM Grotte di Castellana | 0h10 | 7:10 AM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Grotte di Castellana | 0h20 | 2:00 PM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Grotte di Castellana | 0h20 | 4:50 PM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Grotte di Castellana | 0h30 | 10:30 PM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Monopoli’s main civic museum preserves local archaeology, paintings, and historical collections inside the old town’s cultural complex.
This museum inside the castle presents local history through exhibitions in a dramatic seafront fortress setting.
An exhibition venue hosting rotating contemporary art, photography, and cultural events in a refined historic setting.
Monopoli’s postcard-perfect old harbor is lined with blue fishing boats, stone quays, and some of the city’s best views.
The historic center is a maze of whitewashed lanes, courtyards, and churches, perfect for walking and spontaneous discoveries.
A seafront promenade with breezy views, benches, and access to bastions, ideal for sunset walks beside the Adriatic.
Hand-shaped fresh pasta traditionally served with tomato sauce, caciocavallo or turnip tops. A hallmark of Apulian home cooking found across Monopoli.
Raw or lightly marinated local seafood such as shrimp, octopus, mussels or shellfish. It reflects Monopoli's long fishing tradition and very fresh daily catch.
Rice, potatoes and mussels baked in layers with tomato, onion and breadcrumbs. A beloved Bari area dish also common on Monopoli family tables.
Refined seafood-focused dining in an elegant setting inside a historic palazzo. Known for creative Puglian tasting menus and polished service.
Well-known casual seafood restaurant near the old town, appreciated for fresh catch, raw seafood and classic Apulian coastal dishes.
Popular traditional spot serving orecchiette, grilled fish and local specialties in a relaxed, rustic atmosphere close to the center.
Moderate for Puglia: stays rise in summer, dining is fair, and local trains are affordable versus larger Italian tourist cities.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
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