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Pinacoteca Metropolitana Corrado Giaquinto
Bari's main art museum, featuring Apulian painting and sculpture from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a grand palace.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grottaglie to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grottaglie to Bari will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
It's difficult to get from Grottaglie to Bari without transferring at least once.
Autobus FS Sud Est 53002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11076
Autobus FS Sud Est 37020 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11108
Autobus FS Sud Est 37002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11044
Autobus FS Sud Est 37042 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11122
Autobus FS Sud Est 37002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 35316 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11042
Autobus FS Sud Est 37004 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11050
Autobus FS Sud Est 37020 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11108
Autobus FS Sud Est 37002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11044
Autobus FS Sud Est 37002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 35316 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11042
Regionale 34300+
Autobus FS Sud Est 11068Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grottaglie to Bari 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 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Grottaglie to Bari:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grottaglie to Bari costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 16m 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 Itabus, Intersaj, Cotrap, 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 Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:38AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 10:01PM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:01PM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Grottaglie to Bari buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:25 PM Grottaglie | 1h36 | 11:01 PM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
Autobus FS Sud Est 37002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 35316 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11042 | 6:15 AM Grottaglie | 2h25 | 8:40 AM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 37002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11044 | 6:15 AM Grottaglie | 2h25 | 8:40 AM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 37002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11050 | 6:15 AM Grottaglie | 2h50 | 9:05 AM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 37004 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11050 | 7:05 AM Grottaglie | 2h00 | 9:05 AM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34300+ Autobus FS Sud Est 11068 | 7:38 AM Grottaglie station | 2h27 | 10:05 AM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 53002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11076 | 8:00 AM Grottaglie | 3h05 | 11:05 AM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 37020 · Autobus FS Sud Est 35090 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11112 | 1:25 PM Grottaglie | 3h25 | 4:50 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 37020 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11108 | 1:25 PM Grottaglie | 2h20 | 3:45 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 37042 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11122 | 4:10 PM Grottaglie | 2h40 | 6:50 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 37046 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11140 | 7:20 PM Grottaglie | 2h30 | 9:50 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Grottaglie to Bari run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:21, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 4:21 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Bari — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bari trip today.
Bari's main art museum, featuring Apulian painting and sculpture from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a grand palace.
A contemporary art museum and cinema space in the waterfront theater, hosting rotating exhibitions by Italian and international artists.
An archaeology museum with prehistoric, Peucetian, Greek, and Roman finds that illuminate Bari and wider Puglia's ancient past.
Bari's atmospheric old town of narrow lanes, courtyards, and churches, ideal for walking and discovering everyday local life.
The monumental seaside promenade offers long walks, sea views, and landmark architecture along one of Italy's finest urban waterfronts.
A broad seafront square by the old port, excellent for people-watching, sea breezes, and views near major historic landmarks.
Fresh handmade ear-shaped pasta with a slow-cooked tomato sauce, often topped with ricotta forte or grated cheese. A signature Sunday dish in Bari homes.
Orecchiette with turnip greens, garlic, olive oil, and often anchovies or chili. It is one of Apulia's most iconic everyday pasta dishes.
A folded pizza-like street food filled with tomato and mozzarella. In Bari it is a beloved snack, especially from historic bakeries.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant serving refined Apulian cuisine with seafood focus. Polished service and a modern setting in central Bari.
Historic old-town bakery famed for Focaccia Barese, panzerotti, and classic Bari street food. Casual, busy, and very local in feel.
Traditional restaurant known for seafood, orecchiette, and Apulian home-style cooking near the old port. Rustic and long established.
Moderate for Italy. Old town stays and dining are reasonable, while summer hotels cost more. Local buses and trains are fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grottaglie to Bari 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 Bari, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Grottaglie to Bari buses use the Taranto, Terminal Cimino to Bari station pair, with some services arriving at Bari. Use this guide to compare Grottaglie and Bari bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria del Corso (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino).
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Elevators, ramps.
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