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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altamura
National archaeological museum presenting finds from the Alta Murgia area, including prehistoric and Peucetian material that gives strong context to the city’s ancient past.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples to Altamura is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Altamura will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 10 buses that leave Naples for Altamura on Sat, Jun 20, 4 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 194 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.
325*
327
329 · 331
205 · 203
Regionale 21409+
BUS L703C+
Autobus BA226
FlixBus
325*
329 · 331
321
205 · 203Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples to Altamura among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Naples to Altamura:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Altamura costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Altamura take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 35m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $61 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 3h 41m versus 2h 55m 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 Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Miccolis.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 9h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Altamura 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 |
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Intercity 561+ BUS LP986+ Autobus BA214 | 6:55 PM Naples Centrale | 12h15 | 7:10 AM Altamura | 2 transfers | |
327 | 7:00 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 4h25 | 11:25 PM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 3h25 | 5:40 AM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0 transfersDirect | |
2794 · 1115 | 9:15 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 11h30 | 8:45 PM Altamura, Piazza De Napoli Giuseppe | 1 transfer | |
329 · 331 | 9:15 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 4h15 | 1:30 PM Altamura, Via Alessandro Manzoni (Edil Habitat Quartarella) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21409+ BUS L703C+ Autobus BA226 | 9:25 AM Naples Centrale | 9h02 | 6:27 PM Altamura | 2 transfers | |
3804 · 1115 | 10:05 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 10h40 | 8:45 PM Altamura, Piazza De Napoli Giuseppe | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Naples to Altamura run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Altamura — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Altamura trip today.
National archaeological museum presenting finds from the Alta Murgia area, including prehistoric and Peucetian material that gives strong context to the city’s ancient past.
Small museum focused on the famous Altamura Man discovery and human prehistory in the Lamalunga cave system, useful for understanding the area’s paleoanthropological importance.
Diocesan museum housed in the cathedral complex, displaying sacred art, liturgical objects, manuscripts, and works tied to local religious history.
The old town is the essential area to explore, with cathedral views, traditional claustri courtyards, stone streets, and a strong local atmosphere.
The city’s characteristic enclosed courtyard spaces are a local specialty and one of the most photogenic elements of Altamura’s urban identity.
The cathedral square is the symbolic heart of Altamura and the best place to appreciate the monumental facade and surrounding historic fabric.
Famous durum-wheat sourdough bread baked in a wood-fired oven. It is Altamura’s signature product and one of Italy’s best-known protected breads.
Traditional Apulian focaccia made with a soft dough, usually topped with tomato, olives, and olive oil. In Altamura it is a classic bakery snack.
A rustic bread salad made with stale Altamura bread, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, and sometimes cucumber or oregano. It reflects local peasant cooking.
Recognized dairy and food stop associated with Altamura’s cheese tradition, popular for fresh mozzarella, burrata, and simple local products.
Established restaurant in Altamura known for traditional Lucanian and Apulian cooking, including meat dishes, pasta, and local specialties in a rustic setting.
Well-known countryside masseria in the Alta Murgia area near Altamura, appreciated for hearty regional dishes, grilled meats, and a rural atmosphere.
Generally moderate. Meals and coffee are reasonably priced, while central hotels and tourist-focused dining cost more.
Service is often included or prices already cover it. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Altamura, Piazza De Napoli Giuseppe -> Altamura Railway Station
altamura is a beautiful and quiet city in the south, best known for its cathedral, museum of archeology and bread_making traditions. It is a city worth visiting, especially if you’re in Naples, just 120 miles (193 km) away. At least seven buses make this trip from Naples to altamura every day, and there could be as many as 12 buses making this trip on a particular day. MarinoBus and Itabus are the main bus providers, and FlixBus is another provider with buses on this route, though only five days a week. You can book the bus from Naples to altamura using the Omio app, and it is fast and convenient.
With at least seven buses making this trip daily, travelers have plenty of options for getting from Naples to altamura. MarinoBus, Itabus, and FlixBus are the main bus providers operating on this route. On most days, the first bus to leave Naples Station is MarinoBus leaving at around 9:10 a.m., and the last bus to leave is from the same company and does so at around 7:00 p.m. However, on the days where FlixBus is available, the first bus to leave for altamura usually does so at around 2:15 a.m., and there’s another departure by the same company before the first MarinoBus departure. You can view the Naples to altamura bus timetable on the Omio app on your phone.
The journey from Naples to altamura is long, but you’ll have several buses to help you get across the 120 miles (193 km) between the two cities. This includes direct buses and connecting buses. MarinoBus and Itabus are the main bus providers on this route, and the fastest bus makes this trip in about 4h 5min. FlixBus and MarinoBus offer connecting trips with the former, including a stopover in Matera and Cerignola for the latter. Download the Omio app to view the trip duration of individual buses on this journey.
Departure bus station: Napoli Centrale is downtown and is the city’s main transportation hub, meaning you’ll have easy access to local and regional buses, trains, and taxis. The station is close to several attractions, and station amenities include accessible restrooms, shops, parking, restaurants, a waiting area, and ticket offices.
Arrival bus station: altamura Via Manzoni is the main stop for buses to altamura. It is a short walk from downtown, and taxis and the local bus are options for getting downtown. The station is wheelchair accessible and has a covered waiting area.
MarinoBus is a leading long_distance bus provider in Italy and one of the popular companies on this route. They have a direct and connecting bus traveling from Naples to altamura, and their fastest direct bus takes about 4h 10min to complete the journey. Their connecting service includes a stopover in Cerignola, and the trip takes about 4h 15min.
Itabus is one of the best long_distance bus companies in southern Italy. They are one of the top providers for the Naples to altamura bus and are available seven days a week. They have the fastest bus on this trip, which takes about 4h 5min to get to the destination. Their tickets are also very affordable, and they’re the best option for travelers on a budget.
Flixbus is one of the leading bus providers in Europe and one of the best along this route. FlixBus offers its services five days a week, including direct, connecting, and night buses. When available, they have the earliest departure, a night bus departing at around 2:15 a.m. They also provide a connecting service which includes a stopover in Matera.
If you’re looking for a sustainable transport option from Naples to altamura, consider taking the bus. Buses are a sustainable option and one of the best along this route. Buses produce fewer emissions per passenger than single_occupancy vehicles since they transport more passengers at a time. Moreover, they cause less congestion on the roads, hence fewer emissions from stationary vehicles. Buses also travel less frequently, meaning they cause less noise pollution, and unlike flights which inject carbon directly into the atmosphere, part of the emissions by buses are used up by plants on the ground. Book your Naples to altamura bus ticket via Omio and store your ticket on your account to save on paper.
MarinoBus will allow you to bring one bag to be stored on the bus. Each seat comes with air conditioning, an adjustable backrest, a power outlet, and free Wi_Fi. Passengers can travel with their bikes and wheelchairs, and the driver will assist disabled passengers. The bus has clean restrooms, and you’ll be allowed one pet on the bus.
Itabus allows passengers to bring two bags, one on board and one to be stored under the bus. Each passenger gets a window or aisle seat with free Wi_Fi, air conditioning, a power outlet, and extra legroom. The bus allows bikes and wheelchairs, and drivers will assist people in wheelchairs during boarding and storing their luggage. The bus has clean restrooms on board, and small pets in pet carriers can travel on the bus.
FlixBus allows passengers to bring two bags, one carry_on and one to be stored under the bus. The buses have wheelchair lifts, and the driver will assist people in wheelchairs. You can travel with your bike, as long as it’s packaged in a bike box. Pets aren’t allowed on the bus. Each bus comes with comfy seats, clean restrooms, free Wi_Fi, entertainment, and air conditioning.
These four hacks will help you get cheap bus tickets for your Naples to altamura bus. The easiest is booking your ticket using the Omio app. The Omio app gives users great deals and discounts which you can enjoy on this trip. Secondly, book your ticket ahead of time. Booking months or weeks ahead of time gives you a better chance to enjoy cheaper fares. Three, be flexible with your travel dates. If you’re free to travel any day, you can book your trip when fares are lowest. Finally, choose the slower or connecting journeys as they tend to be cheaper than high_speed or direct trips.
altamura is a city best known for its cathedral. Sitting quietly in south_east Italy in the heart of Puglia is this city with a lot of charm and a Museum of Archaeology. The best part to start your tour of altamura is Cathedral Square, and at the center of the square sits a beautiful monument of the fallen and a good spot for some pictures for Instagram. Just a stumble from the square is altamura Cathedral, the most popular attraction in this city; a beautiful cathedral built by Frederick II of Swabia dedicated to the Virgin. Learn about the fascinating history of the cathedral and the emperor who built it. Other similar attractions in altamura include Church of San Nicola dei Greci, Church of Saint Maria del Soccorso, and convent of San Domenico. While you are here, make sure you stop by the altamura Museum of Archaeology. The museum has two floors and five sections with several artifacts collected in the region dating back to 2500 years ago. altamura is also known for its bread_making traditions, and foodies should have a great time enjoying some of the finest bread in Italy. Other local dishes you should try include orecchiette, ricotta, mustazzèle, and capunti, and a local wine called Father Peppe. Other things to see and do in altamura include:
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples to Altamura 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 Altamura, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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