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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
$43
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 23 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
360 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Altamura is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Altamura will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 8 buses that leave Rome for Altamura on Sat, Jun 20, 5 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 360 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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.
1115
FlixBus
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335 · 331
133
FlixBus
133
FlixBus
335 · 331
1115Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Altamura among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $63 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Rome to Altamura:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Altamura costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Altamura costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Altamura take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $104 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€58). The journey takes 5h 53m versus 4h 31m 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, FlixBus, Itabus, 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 Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:28AM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:19PM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome 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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BUS LP789+ Autobus BA304 · Autobus BA217 | 11:19 PM Rome Termini | 10h59 | 10:18 AM Altamura | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h10 | 5:40 AM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0 transfersDirect | |
133 | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h15 | 6:05 AM Altamura, Via Alessandro Manzoni (Edil Habitat Quartarella) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
335 · 331 | 7:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h30 | 1:30 PM Altamura, Via Alessandro Manzoni (Edil Habitat Quartarella) | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 703+ BUS L703C+ Autobus BA226 | 7:28 AM Rome Termini | 10h59 | 6:27 PM Altamura | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h15 | 4:45 PM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 0 transfersDirect | |
1115 | 2:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h45 | 8:45 PM Altamura, Piazza De Napoli Giuseppe | 0 transfersDirect | |
207 · 203 | 2:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h45 | 9:15 PM Altamura, Via Manzoni difronte n°164 | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rome to Altamura run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 223 miles (360 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 223 miles (360 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:56 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.
Official public transport app
Altamura, Piazza De Napoli Giuseppe -> Altamura Railway Station
If you’re planning to travel from Riccione to Bologna you should know that the train offers a very reliable and convenient way to travel. On this route alone, there are about 22 daily trains with some days having even up to 25 trains. route This means that regardless of what time you plan on traveling, you have a very good chance of finding a train.
This route is served by an average of 22 trains every day with the first one scheduled to leave the station at 5:46 a.m. The train departure times are very well distributed throughout the day that regardless of what time you get to the station, you won’t have to wait for more than an hour before the next train leaves. This is very convenient as you can travel at any time you want, provided you haven’t missed the last train of the day which is at 9:50 p.m.
Bologna is roughly 77 miles (124 km) away from Riccione which makes for a very interesting train ride. Assuming there aren’t any unexpected delays, the fastest train journey goes for about 1h 10min. However, the average direct trip takes about 1h 40min with connecting journeys going for the best part of 2h 10min.


Departure train station: You will board your train at Riccione transit stop which is only a 15_minute walk from downtown Riccione. The station has very limited amenities which include a ticket office, information desk, and some restrooms.
Arrival train station: Your arrival station will be Bologna Centrale. The station is just over a mile (2km) away from the city center and can be accessed by taking the number 61 bus. Some of the amenities available at this station include free Wi_Fi, restrooms, and a couple of retail shops.
Currently, this route is only served by one company which goes by the name Trenitalia. Trenitalia is one of the top train companies in Italy providing transport across over one hundred different routes. They are well respected and very popular with the locals because of their top_quality services. Onboard these trains you can expect to find a range of amenities which include free Wi_Fi, well_sanitized restrooms, and even plugs in case you want to recharge your devices. The company provides both direct and connecting trips between Riccione and Bologna so it is up to the travelers to choose which one suits them the most.
If you prefer traveling at night, then you will be happy to learn that this route is usually served by about four night trains

Despite being the only train company that serves this route, Trenitalia has done more than enough to ensure demand is met and passengers can travel between the two cities whenever they want. The company provides about 22 trains on this route every day with some days having even up to 25 trains scheduled. Some trips are direct while others require a transfer or two with the most popular stopover spot being Rimini. The average duration of travel is about 1h 20min for direct trains and up to 2h 10min for connecting trips.
If you’re looking for ways to travel more sustainably, you should definitely consider taking the train. Traveling by train is one of the most sustainable ways to get around because despite using non_renewable fuel, they have a significantly higher capacity compared to other means of transport. This means that one train can carry a lot more people in one trip which translates to a lower number of cars on the road. In the end, the carbon emissions by train are lower than the carbon emissions that would have been if all passengers on the train decided to use private cars.
When traveling with Trenitalia, expect to enjoy a wide range of onboard services including armchair seating and a bistro service as well. As you book your ticket, you should know that only one class is available and the general luggage allowance is three bags with the first one being a carry_on and then the other two checked bags. The carry_on bag shouldn’t exceed 7kg while the other two bags should have an average weight of 12kg each. If you have any special luggage, for example, a bicycle, you should say that in advance for arrangements to be made. Pets are allowed on board as long as they are well restrained in a pet carrier that does not exceed 70 x 30 x 50 cm in size. Lastly, any passengers with disabilities are required to fill out a form in advance for the necessary arrangements to be made.
If you’re looking to cut down the cost of your trip to Bologna from Riccione, you should consider booking your tickets a few weeks in advance. if possible, book your tickets as soon as you decide on the traveling date because that way you’re guaranteed to miss the last_minute price surges that tend to happen as demand for tickets increases. Also, you can try and be more flexible with your travel dates, and go for days with lower demand for tickets. Avoid traveling on weekends or holidays because that’s when prices are usually higher. Finally, you can go for connecting trains instead of direct ones because nine times out of ten train companies will charge a higher price for direct trips.


If you’re planning on traveling to Bologna, you should have a look at some of the main attractions in the area beforehand so that you don’t waste too much time looking for places to visit and things to do. Here are a few options well worth considering:
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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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