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Museo Padre Pio
Museum devoted to Padre Pio’s life, works, and legacy through documents and displays that contextualize the town’s global fame.
Buses from Vatican to San Giovanni Rotondo run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 169 miles (272 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 169 miles (272 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 5:35 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Vatican to San Giovanni Rotondo.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Vatican to San Giovanni Rotondo buses for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:15 PM Vatican | 7h05 | 5:20 AM San Giovanni Rotondo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum devoted to Padre Pio’s life, works, and legacy through documents and displays that contextualize the town’s global fame.
Small exhibition space presenting memories, objects, and interpretation linked to Padre Pio and local devotional history.
Ecclesiastical museum route inside the sanctuary complex, helping visitors understand sacred art and Capuchin history on site.
Walking route around the sanctuary complex, combining architecture, prayer spaces, and broad terraces with town and landscape views.
Main piazza of the historic center, surrounded by local life and a good starting point for exploring old San Giovanni Rotondo on foot.
Historic core of narrow lanes and stone houses, ideal for discovering the town’s older character away from the sanctuary crowds.
Orecchiette with a simple tomato sauce or turnip greens. This iconic Puglian pasta is handmade and central to home cooking across Gargano and nearby towns.
Caciocavallo Podolico is a prized stretched-curd cheese from Podolica cattle. Aged and aromatic, it is a renowned specialty of Gargano and inland Puglia.
Pancotto is a rustic bread soup made with stale bread, greens, olive oil, and seasonal vegetables. It reflects the frugal peasant cooking of Puglia.
Traditional Apulian restaurant known for local pasta, grilled meats, and regional starters in a warm, rustic setting near the sanctuary area.
Established restaurant serving Gargano and Puglian cuisine, with seafood and house specialties in a polished but relaxed dining room.
Casual local venue appreciated for pizza, classic southern Italian dishes, and a friendly atmosphere suited to families and groups.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels can rise in pilgrimage season, but dining is reasonable and local transport costs stay fairly low.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants if deserved, and round up taxi fares.
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Most Vatican to San Giovanni Rotondo buses use the to San Giovanni Rotondo, Piazza Forgione station pair, with some services arriving at San Giovanni Rotondo, P.zza Europa (Bar Villa). Use this guide to compare Vatican and San Giovanni Rotondo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
San Giovanni Rotondo, P.zza Europa (Bar Villa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Dining options available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Giovanni Rotondo, P.zza Europa (Bar Villa). ATMs are available at San Giovanni Rotondo, P.zza Europa (Bar Villa).
Ticket office support is available at San Giovanni Rotondo, P.zza Europa (Bar Villa).
Available at San Giovanni Rotondo, P.zza Europa (Bar Villa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Giovanni Rotondo, P.zza Europa (Bar Villa): Limited accessibility for disabled passengers.
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