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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Polignano a Mare
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Polignano a Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a flight costs an average of €262.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€82 Average price | €262 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Florence to Polignano a Mare
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Polignano a Mare, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Polignano a Mare:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Polignano a Mare costing on average €82.
A bus is €211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Polignano a Mare costing on average €262.
Other travel options to Polignano a Mare take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
Tickets start at around €82 compared to roughly €166 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €85. The journey takes 7h 51m versus 7h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Polignano a Mare
How to get from Florence to Polignano a Mare by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Polignano a Mare is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM 12h04 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 4:29 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Grazia Deledda €42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM 12h04 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 4:29 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Grazia Deledda €42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 · FRECCIAROSSA 8317+
Regionale 44391:48 PM 7h16 Florence Santa Maria Novella 9:04 PM Polignano a Mare station €66 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
Regionale 94461+
InterCityNotte 35051+
Regionale 43857:40 PM 12h15 Florence Santa Maria Novella 7:55 AM Polignano a Mare station €43 1 One-way 2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9434+
InterCityNotte 35051+
Regionale 43859:20 PM 10h35 Florence Santa Maria Novella 7:55 AM Polignano a Mare station €47 1 One-way 2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+
Autobus FS Sud Est 150318:14 AM 9h41 Florence Santa Maria Novella 5:55 PM Cozze €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM 11h10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 5:40 AM Polignano a Mare, Via Grazia Deledda €46 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM 12h29 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 4:29 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Grazia Deledda €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
207 · 20510:05 AM 11h25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 9:30 PM Polignano a Mare, Via Grazia Deledda €55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Polignano a Mare:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Polignano a Mare costing on average €82.
A bus is €211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Polignano a Mare costing on average €262.
Other travel options to Polignano a Mare take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Polignano a Mare 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 Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Polignano a Mare station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Polignano a Mare, Via Grazia Deledda.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, Luxair to go to Polignano a Mare by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Polignano a Mare by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Polignano a Mare by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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