The cheapest and fastest buses from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 11 buses that leave Polignano a Mare for Castellana Grotte on Sun, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 13 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 30 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.
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C10113:10 PM0h30Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi3:40 PMCastellana Grotte$21One-way0 transfers
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C100111:25 AM0h30Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi11:55 AMCastellana Grotte$21One-way0 transfers
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C10055:25 PM0h30Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi5:55 PMCastellana Grotte$21One-way0 transfers
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C10032:10 PM0h30Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi2:40 PMCastellana Grotte$21One-way0 transfers
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C10077:25 PM0h30Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi7:55 PMCastellana Grotte$21One-way0 transfers
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C10113:10 PM0h30Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi3:40 PMCastellana Grotte$21One-way0 transfers
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C100111:25 AM0h30Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi11:55 AMCastellana Grotte$21One-way0 transfers
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C10055:25 PM0h30Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi5:55 PMCastellana Grotte$21One-way0 transfers
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C10032:10 PM0h30Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi2:40 PMCastellana Grotte$21One-way0 transfers
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C10077:25 PM0h30Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi7:55 PMCastellana Grotte$21One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 50m. 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 bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$3 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Castellana Grotte take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
Tickets start at around $3 (€2) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.58 (€0.48). The journey takes 50m versus 20m 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.
Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator | Departure Time 04:47AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:49AM | Arrival Time 09:04AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:32AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:46AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:26AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:39AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:23PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:29PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte bus times
The table below shows live departures for Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:25 AM Polignano a Mare | 0h55 | 12:20 PM Castellana Grotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:23 PM Polignano a Mare | 0h57 | 6:20 PM Castellana Grotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Polignano a Mare | 0h25 | 6:25 PM Castellana Grotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Polignano a Mare | 0h35 | 7:35 PM Castellana Grotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
Regionale 4372+ Autobus FS Sud Est F1101 | 6:49 AM Polignano a Mare station | 2h15 | 9:04 AM Castellana Grotte station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte
Buses from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte run on average 16 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average bus duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. from Polignano a Mare to Castellana GrotteYou can travel by bus between Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte with BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. for as low as $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte 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 Castellana Grotte, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Grotte di Castellana, an extensive network of limestone caves with impressive stalactites and stalagmites
- Chiesa di San Leone Magno, a historic church known for its beautiful frescoes and religious significance
- Piazza Nicola e Costa, the central square offering a glimpse into local life and architecture
- Museo Speleologico Franco Anelli, a museum dedicated to the study and exploration of caves
- Parco dei Dinosauri, a family-friendly park featuring life-sized dinosaur models and educational exhibits.
- Explore the stunning underground caves with guided tours showcasing impressive stalactites and stalagmites
- Visit the historic Chiesa di San Leone Magno and admire its beautiful architecture
- Relax in Piazza Nicola e Costa, surrounded by charming cafes and local shops
- Enjoy a family-friendly day at Parco dei Dinosauri with life-sized dinosaur models
- Discover local cuisine at nearby trattorias, savoring authentic Apulian dishes.
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