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Fondazione Museo Pino Pascali
Contemporary art museum dedicated to Pino Pascali, the internationally known artist born in Polignano a Mare. It hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions in a modern coastal setting.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$2
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
10 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Monopoli 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 Monopoli to Polignano a Mare will cost around $2 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 21 buses that leave Monopoli for Polignano a Mare on Thu, May 28, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 8 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 10 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 15018
Autobus FS Sud Est 16040
Autobus FS Sud Est 15016
Autobus FS Sud Est 16130
Autobus FS Sud Est M1504
Autobus FS Sud Est 15016
Autobus FS Sud Est M1504
Autobus FS Sud Est M1508
Autobus FS Sud Est 15136
Autobus FS Sud Est 16016Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monopoli to Polignano a Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7m. 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 train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$2 Average price | $2 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration Fastest 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Monopoli to Polignano a Mare:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Monopoli to Polignano a Mare costing on average $2 (€1).
Other travel options to Polignano a Mare take longer:
Bus takes on average 21m.
Tickets start at around $2 (€1) compared to roughly $2 (€2) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.59 (€0.48). The journey takes 21m versus 13m 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, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:07PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h18 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
The table below shows live departures for Monopoli to Polignano a Mare buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FS Sud Est 15002 | 6:35 AM Monopoli | 0h15 | 6:50 AM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est M1606 | 7:00 AM Monopoli | 0h25 | 7:25 AM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est M1504 | 7:05 AM Monopoli | 0h10 | 7:15 AM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est M1508 | 7:15 AM Monopoli | 0h10 | 7:25 AM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15110 | 7:45 AM Monopoli | 0h15 | 8:00 AM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16016 | 8:15 AM Monopoli | 0h10 | 8:25 AM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15016 | 8:50 AM Monopoli | 0h10 | 9:00 AM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16090 | 12:15 PM Monopoli | 0h10 | 12:25 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16046 | 1:05 PM Monopoli | 0h15 | 1:20 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15018 | 1:07 PM Monopoli | 0h18 | 1:25 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est S1690 | 1:10 PM Monopoli | 0h15 | 1:25 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16028 | 1:25 PM Monopoli | 0h15 | 1:40 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16040 | 2:05 PM Monopoli | 0h15 | 2:20 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est M1600 | 2:25 PM Monopoli | 0h15 | 2:40 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15028 | 2:40 PM Monopoli | 0h15 | 2:55 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16130 | 3:10 PM Monopoli | 0h15 | 3:25 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15136 | 3:45 PM Monopoli | 0h10 | 3:55 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16048 | 4:30 PM Monopoli | 0h20 | 4:50 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16050 | 6:25 PM Monopoli | 0h15 | 6:40 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15052 | 6:55 PM Monopoli | 0h10 | 7:05 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16092 | 7:45 PM Monopoli | 0h15 | 8:00 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Monopoli to Polignano a Mare run on average 16 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€1) but you can travel from only $2 (€1) by train.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:20, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average bus duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€1) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 10m |
First bus 6:20 AM |
Last bus 8:40 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, the internationally known artist born in Polignano a Mare. It hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions in a modern coastal setting.
Small but important art space focused on modern and contemporary exhibitions, especially valuable for visitors interested in local cultural identity and Italian postwar art.
Local civic art collection space occasionally referenced in cultural listings for the town area. Best for travelers seeking a quieter, less visited cultural stop if open during their visit.
Scenic seafront promenade with sweeping cliff views and access to the Modugno statue. It is one of the best places for sunset walks and photos.
Classic panoramic terrace above the famous cove. This is one of the most shared viewpoints on social media and a priority stop for first-time visitors.
Main square of Polignano a Mare and a practical hub between the newer town and the historic center. It is lively, central, and useful as an orientation point.
Puglia’s signature ear-shaped pasta with turnip tops, garlic, olive oil, and often chili. A simple, iconic local first course.
A traditional baked Apulian dish of rice, potatoes, and mussels layered with tomato, onion, and olive oil, especially loved along the Bari coast.
Soft, olive-oil-rich focaccia topped with tomatoes and olives. It is one of the most recognizable street foods of the Bari and Polignano area.
Well-known casual spot celebrated for creative fish sandwiches, fried seafood, and a lively modern take on Apulian street food.
Established restaurant in the historic center serving traditional Apulian dishes, seafood, and pasta in an elegant stone-walled setting.
Famous fine-dining restaurant set inside a sea cave, known for dramatic views, seafood, and a memorable special-occasion atmosphere.
Prices are moderate for Italy. Dining and summer stays cost more, but coffee and simple meals stay reasonable.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
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