- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altamura
Key local museum displaying the famous Altamura Man and important prehistoric finds, essential for understanding the area’s archaeology and deep past.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$9
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$11
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 34 m
Buses on Sep 18
14
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Taranto to Altamura is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taranto to Altamura will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
It's difficult to get from Taranto to Altamura without transferring at least once.
Autobus BA222+
Autobus FS Sud Est 11084
Autobus BA222+
Autobus FS Sud Est 11084
Regionale Veloce 19848 · Autobus BA228
Regionale 19828 · Autobus BA214
Regionale 19836 · Autobus BA220
Regionale 19836 · Autobus BA220
Regionale 19836 · Autobus BA220
Regionale Veloce 19842 · Autobus BA224
Regionale Veloce 19842 · Autobus BA224
Regionale 19828 · Autobus BA214Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taranto to Altamura among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Altamura:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Altamura costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Altamura take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 33m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:01PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:01PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 01:01PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 01:01PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:01PM | Duration 1h31 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:01PM | Duration 1h31 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:32PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:52PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:52PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:14PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:14PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Taranto to Altamura buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 19828 · Autobus BA214 | 5:30 AM Taranto station | 1h40 | 7:10 AM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19828 · Autobus BA214 | 5:30 AM Taranto station | 1h40 | 7:10 AM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 19834 · Autobus BA216 | 9:40 AM Taranto station | 1h50 | 11:30 AM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 19834 · Autobus BA216 | 9:40 AM Taranto station | 1h50 | 11:30 AM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19836 · Autobus BA220 | 11:30 AM Taranto station | 1h31 | 1:01 PM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19836 · Autobus BA220 | 11:30 AM Taranto station | 1h31 | 1:01 PM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11084+ Autobus BA222 | 12:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h04 | 2:24 PM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11084+ Autobus BA222 | 12:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h04 | 2:24 PM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 19842 · Autobus BA224 | 2:40 PM Taranto station | 1h35 | 4:15 PM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 19842 · Autobus BA224 | 2:40 PM Taranto station | 1h35 | 4:15 PM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 19846 · Autobus BA226 | 4:40 PM Taranto station | 1h47 | 6:27 PM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 19846 · Autobus BA226 | 4:40 PM Taranto station | 1h47 | 6:27 PM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 19848 · Autobus BA228 | 5:40 PM Taranto station | 2h30 | 8:10 PM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 19848 · Autobus BA228 | 5:40 PM Taranto station | 2h30 | 8:10 PM Altamura | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Taranto to Altamura run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:24, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 34m |
First bus 4:24 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Altamura — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Altamura trip today.
Key local museum displaying the famous Altamura Man and important prehistoric finds, essential for understanding the area’s archaeology and deep past.
Museum inside a historic masseria presenting rural life, traditional tools, and local memory, ideal for seeing how the Murgia countryside shaped Altamura.
Museum collection linked to ecclesiastical art and sacred objects, adding context to the city’s cathedral and historic churches.
Main square facing the cathedral, lively and historic, perfect for orienting yourself and appreciating Altamura’s architectural and civic heart.
Large natural area near the city with walking opportunities, karst landscapes, and wide views, ideal for experiencing the Alta Murgia setting.
Scenic upland area outside Altamura known for open landscapes and archaeological importance, appealing to walkers and nature-minded visitors.
Famous wood-fired durum wheat bread with a thick crust and long shelf life. It is a PDO product and the city’s best-known traditional food.
Baked semolina dough rings, often seasoned with fennel seeds or olive oil. They are a classic Altamura bakery snack eaten throughout the day.
Fresh pasta shaped like little ears, usually served with tomato sauce, caciocavallo, or turnip greens. It is a staple across inland Puglia homes.
Popular casual stop for authentic Altamura bread, focaccia, and baked specialties. Ideal for tasting the city’s famous oven culture.
Established restaurant known for refined Apulian cuisine, local meats, and polished service in a historic Altamura setting.
Well-known traditional venue specializing in grilled meats, local pasta, and regional dishes with a rustic, welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for southern Italy: stays and meals are reasonable, while tourist transit options are limited and often add taxi or car costs.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafes and taxis, and leave €1-2 or about 5-10% at restaurants for good service.
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Piazza De Napoli Giuseppe -> Piazza Duomo, Altamura
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taranto 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.

Most Taranto to Altamura buses use the Taranto, Terminal Cimino to Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo station pair. Use this guide to compare Taranto and Altamura bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Taranto, Terminal Cimino is 6 km from Taranto city centre. Public transport options include:
Taranto, Terminal Cimino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Caffè Terminal (in the station), Ristorante Pizzeria Cimino (0.2 km), Trattoria Al Gambero (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
Available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Elevators, ramps.
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