- 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
$28
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
15 h 9 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
825 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Monopoli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Monopoli will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 6 buses that leave Milan for Monopoli on Sat, Jun 20, 6 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 825 km distance in an average of 15 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 17 h 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 Milan to Monopoli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 512 miles (825 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $90 Average price | $279 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Monopoli:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Monopoli costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Monopoli costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Monopoli take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 28m.
Bus takes on average 13h 4m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
041 | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 12h20 | 8:45 AM Monopoli, Via Nicola Lagravinese | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 18h40 | 3:40 PM Monopoli, Via Nicola Lagravinese | 2 transfers | |
041 | 9:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 11h40 | 8:45 AM Monopoli, Via Nicola Lagravinese | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h55 | 3:40 PM Monopoli, Via Nicola Lagravinese | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 16h20 | 3:40 PM Monopoli, Via Nicola Lagravinese | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Milan | 17h25 | 4:55 AM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Milan | 16h25 | 4:00 AM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Milan | 17h00 | 5:00 AM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milan to Monopoli run on average 16 times per day, taking around 13h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 512 miles (825 km) distance in 11h 40m.
Distance 512 miles (825 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 40m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Monopoli 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 Monopoli, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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