- Must visit
Museo e Sito Archeologico di Egnazia
Major archaeological museum and excavated ancient city near Monopoli, with Messapian, Roman, and early Christian remains. One of the area's most important cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Taranto to Monopoli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taranto to Monopoli will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 20 buses that leave Taranto for Monopoli on Sat, Jun 20, 6 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 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
Autobus FS Sud Est 32015 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39093 · Autobus FS Sud Est 16044
Autobus FS Sud Est 39059
Autobus FS Sud Est 32027 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1006
Autobus FS Sud Est 39059
Autobus FS Sud Est 32027 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1021
Autobus FS Sud Est 39049 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1021
Autobus FS Sud Est 39049 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1021
Autobus FS Sud Est 32009 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39017 · Autobus FS Sud Est 15016
Autobus FS Sud Est 39019
Autobus FS Sud Est 39049Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taranto to Monopoli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m 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 Monopoli:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Monopoli costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Monopoli take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 04:47AM | Arrival Time 06:51AM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:38AM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:48AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:41AM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:43AM | Arrival Time 02:09PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:16PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Taranto to Monopoli buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUS LP986+ FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 4:47 AM Taranto station | 2h04 | 6:51 AM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 32009 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39017 · Autobus FS Sud Est 15016 | 7:05 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1h45 | 8:50 AM Monopoli | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39019 | 7:55 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1h50 | 9:45 AM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39019 | 7:55 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1h50 | 9:45 AM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FS Sud Est 92084 · Autobus FS Sud Est 368B · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1004 | 8:48 AM Taranto station | 3h47 | 12:35 PM Monopoli | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11078 · Autobus FS Sud Est 15017 | 10:20 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h45 | 1:05 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 32015 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39093 · Autobus FS Sud Est 16044 | 11:15 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h20 | 1:35 PM Monopoli | 2 transfers | |
BUS L704C+ Regionale 4409 | 11:43 AM Taranto station | 2h28 | 2:11 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 32017 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39031 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1025 | 12:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h55 | 3:25 PM Monopoli | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 32027 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1006 | 2:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h45 | 5:05 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 32027 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1021 | 2:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 3h00 | 5:20 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 32027 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1006 | 2:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h45 | 5:05 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39049 | 3:45 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1h50 | 5:35 PM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39049 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1021 | 3:45 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1h35 | 5:20 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39049 · Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1021 | 3:45 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1h35 | 5:20 PM Monopoli | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39049 | 3:45 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1h50 | 5:35 PM Monopoli | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Taranto to Monopoli run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:58, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 3:58 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Monopoli — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Monopoli trip today.
Major archaeological museum and excavated ancient city near Monopoli, with Messapian, Roman, and early Christian remains. One of the area's most important cultural visits.
Diocesan museum in the historic center displaying sacred art, liturgical objects, manuscripts, and works tied to the city's religious history.
Influential contemporary art museum in nearby Polignano a Mare dedicated to Pino Pascali. Popular with art lovers staying in Monopoli and the Adriatic coast area.
The old town is the essential area to explore, with whitewashed lanes, small squares, churches, and constant sea views. It is Monopoli's most atmospheric walk.
Scenic seafront promenade ideal for walking, sunset views, and classic photos of the fortified coastline and harbor.
Small urban beach beside the old walls, especially popular in photos for its clear water and historic backdrop. A social-media favorite in summer.
A baked Apulian dish of Rice, Potatoes, and Mussels, layered with tomatoes, onions, and Pecorino. It is a coastal classic strongly associated with Bari and the wider area, including Monopoli.
A rustic Pugliese staple of pureed fava beans served with wild chicory and Olive Oil. It is one of the region’s most traditional peasant dishes.
The signature pasta of Puglia, ear-shaped Orecchiette tossed with Turnip Tops, Garlic, Olive Oil, and often Chili. It is a must-try regional classic.
A well-known seafood restaurant in Monopoli, appreciated for fresh catch, raw seafood, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere near the historic center.
A reputable restaurant in Monopoli’s historic center, known for refined regional cooking and seafood in an elegant setting suited to a longer dinner.
An established traditional restaurant known for classic Apulian dishes, local seafood, and old-town charm. A solid choice for a casual but authentic meal.
Generally moderate for Italy: cafes and casual meals are affordable, while summer stays and seafront dining cost more.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated.
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