Travel optionsfrom Florence to Policoro
How to get from Florence to Policoro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Policoro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2409 · 441112:20 PM13h09Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:29 AMPolicoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
2409 · 441112:20 PM13h09Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:29 AMPolicoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 5495:50 AM1h20Bologna Airport7:10 AMBari Palese Airport$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 9573+
Regionale 21563+
Intercity 56411:24 PM14h22Florence Santa Maria Novella1:46 PMPolicoro-Tursi$1551One-way2 transfers
207 · 20310:05 AM12h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:50 PMPolicoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)$661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM15h35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)4:45 PMPolicoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)$801One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 AM15h10Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo4:45 PMPolicoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)$821One-way2 transfers
FR 389410:10 PM1h20Bologna Airport11:30 PMBari Palese Airport$961One-way0 transfers
FR 37746:00 AM1h25Bologna Airport7:25 AMBrindisi Airport$1211One-way0 transfers
AZ1682 · AZ16073:30 PM3h10Florence Peretola Airport6:40 PMBari Palese Airport$1231One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Policoro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Policoro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 370 miles (597 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 17m Average total duration Fastest 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Policoro:
A bus is $64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Policoro costing on average $106.
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Policoro costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Policoro take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
Train takes on average 12h 57m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Policoro:
A bus is $64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Policoro costing on average $106.
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Policoro costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Policoro take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
Train takes on average 12h 57m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Policoro as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Policoro-Tursi.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Intersaj, FlixBus, Infobus, Itabus to go to Policoro by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Policoro by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Intersaj.
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