- Must visit
Museo e Sito Archeologico di Egnazia
Major archaeological museum and excavated ancient city near Monopoli, with Messapian, Roman, and early Christian remains. One of the area's most important cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Locorotondo to Monopoli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Locorotondo to Monopoli will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 21 buses that leave Locorotondo for Monopoli on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 23 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 35 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.
Autobus FS Sud Est 39093 · Autobus FS Sud Est 16044
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1017
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1021
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1023
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1019
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1017
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1021
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1023
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1019
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1025Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Locorotondo to Monopoli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$3 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Locorotondo to Monopoli:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Locorotondo to Monopoli costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Monopoli take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 27m.
Tickets start at around $3 (€3) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 51m versus 29m 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.
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 12:35AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:38AM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:28PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:33PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:28PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:34PM | Arrival Time 11:38PM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Locorotondo to Monopoli buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1025 | 2:50 PM Locorotondo | 0h35 | 3:25 PM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1019 | 3:05 PM Locorotondo | 0h35 | 3:40 PM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 32027 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1006 | 3:15 PM Locorotondo | 1h50 | 5:05 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FS Sud Est 92156 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1006 | 3:33 PM Locorotondo station | 1h32 | 5:05 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39049 | 4:40 PM Locorotondo | 0h55 | 5:35 PM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1021 | 4:45 PM Locorotondo | 0h35 | 5:20 PM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 376B · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1008 | 4:57 PM Locorotondo station | 2h08 | 7:05 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39085 · Autobus FS Sud Est 15060 | 5:25 PM Locorotondo | 1h15 | 6:40 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1023 | 7:45 PM Locorotondo | 0h35 | 8:20 PM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FS Sud Est 92160 · Autobus FS Sud Est 160B+ Regionale 4445 | 8:34 PM Locorotondo station | 3h04 | 11:38 PM Monopoli | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39059 | 12:35 AM Locorotondo | 0h55 | 1:30 AM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39001 · Autobus FS Sud Est 15002 | 5:55 AM Locorotondo | 0h40 | 6:35 AM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 388B · Autobus FS Sud Est 106B+ Regionale 4395 | 6:25 AM Locorotondo station | 3h13 | 9:38 AM Monopoli | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39003 · Autobus FS Sud Est 15110 | 6:35 AM Locorotondo | 0h55 | 7:30 AM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39017 · Autobus FS Sud Est 15016 | 8:10 AM Locorotondo | 0h40 | 8:50 AM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FS Sud Est 92152 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1002 | 8:40 AM Locorotondo station | 1h55 | 10:35 AM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39019 | 8:45 AM Locorotondo | 1h00 | 9:45 AM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39023 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39019 | 8:55 AM Locorotondo | 0h50 | 9:45 AM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 368B · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1004 | 10:20 AM Locorotondo station | 2h15 | 12:35 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1017 | 10:45 AM Locorotondo | 0h35 | 11:20 AM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39093 · Autobus FS Sud Est 16044 | 12:25 PM Locorotondo | 1h10 | 1:35 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Locorotondo to Monopoli run on average 15 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 21:05. The fastest bus covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average bus duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 9:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Monopoli — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Monopoli trip today.
Major archaeological museum and excavated ancient city near Monopoli, with Messapian, Roman, and early Christian remains. One of the area's most important cultural visits.
Diocesan museum in the historic center displaying sacred art, liturgical objects, manuscripts, and works tied to the city's religious history.
Influential contemporary art museum in nearby Polignano a Mare dedicated to Pino Pascali. Popular with art lovers staying in Monopoli and the Adriatic coast area.
The old town is the essential area to explore, with whitewashed lanes, small squares, churches, and constant sea views. It is Monopoli's most atmospheric walk.
Scenic seafront promenade ideal for walking, sunset views, and classic photos of the fortified coastline and harbor.
Small urban beach beside the old walls, especially popular in photos for its clear water and historic backdrop. A social-media favorite in summer.
A baked Apulian dish of Rice, Potatoes, and Mussels, layered with tomatoes, onions, and Pecorino. It is a coastal classic strongly associated with Bari and the wider area, including Monopoli.
A rustic Pugliese staple of pureed fava beans served with wild chicory and Olive Oil. It is one of the region’s most traditional peasant dishes.
The signature pasta of Puglia, ear-shaped Orecchiette tossed with Turnip Tops, Garlic, Olive Oil, and often Chili. It is a must-try regional classic.
A well-known seafood restaurant in Monopoli, appreciated for fresh catch, raw seafood, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere near the historic center.
A reputable restaurant in Monopoli’s historic center, known for refined regional cooking and seafood in an elegant setting suited to a longer dinner.
An established traditional restaurant known for classic Apulian dishes, local seafood, and old-town charm. A solid choice for a casual but authentic meal.
Generally moderate for Italy: cafes and casual meals are affordable, while summer stays and seafront dining cost more.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated.
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