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Pinacoteca Metropolitana "Corrado Giaquinto"
Major art museum on the seafront with Apulian and Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
7
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 $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
It's difficult to get from Grottaglie to Bari without transferring at least once.
Autobus FS Sud Est 37046 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11140
Autobus FS Sud Est 37004 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11050
Autobus FS Sud Est 37042 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11130
Autobus FS Sud Est 37002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11044
Autobus FS Sud Est 37020 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11108
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 37046 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11140
Autobus FS Sud Est 37002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11050Omio 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 | $26 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 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grottaglie to Bari costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $26 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). 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 | Cheapest price $12 |
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 07:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
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 | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:21PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:01PM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Grottaglie to Bari 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 11224 | 4:10 PM Grottaglie | 3h35 | 7:45 PM Bari, L.go 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 | |
Regionale 19980+ Autobus FS Sud Est 11130 | 5:35 PM Grottaglie station | 2h15 | 7:50 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 | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
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 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 37004 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11050 | 7:05 AM Grottaglie | 2h00 | 9:05 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 | |
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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 (€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 (€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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Discover the best of Bari — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bari trip today.
Major art museum on the seafront with Apulian and Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
City museum in the old town covering Bari’s urban history, documents, and local cultural heritage.
Former sea theater now used for contemporary art exhibitions in one of Bari’s most photogenic buildings.
The old town’s maze of alleys, churches, and lively squares offers the city’s most atmospheric walking experience.
Grand seafront promenade ideal for walks, sunset views, and classic panoramas of Bari’s coastline.
Famous old-town lane where locals traditionally make fresh orecchiette outside their homes, widely shared on social media.
Bari’s signature pasta dish with ear-shaped orecchiette, turnip tops, garlic, olive oil, and often anchovy and chili. It is one of the most iconic flavors of Apulia.
A traditional baked Bari dish of rice, potatoes, and mussels layered with tomatoes, onion, and olive oil. It is a beloved home-style coastal specialty.
Bari’s famous focaccia, usually topped with tomatoes, olives, oregano, and generous olive oil. It is soft inside, crisp outside, and a classic local street food.
Refined restaurant in Bari with polished service and creative Apulian cuisine, suitable for a higher-end meal focused on local ingredients and elegant presentation.
Well-known casual seafood spot in central Bari, especially popular for octopus, raw seafood, and generous portions in a lively local setting.
Popular informal venue known for stuffed sandwiches, local street-food flavors, and quick but satisfying meals in the city center.
Generally moderate by Italian standards. Food and coffee are affordable, while hotels cost more in peak summer.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included as coperto. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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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