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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto
Key museum for ancient Metapontum, displaying Greek finds, pottery, sculpture and objects from the surrounding archaeological sites.
Cheapest price on 27 Oct
£6
Average ticket price on 27 Oct
£12
Fastest journey on 27 Oct
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 27 Oct
2 h 24 m
Buses on 27 Oct
4
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bari Palese Airport to Metapontum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari Palese Airport to Metapontum will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
On Tue 27 Oct, we found 4 buses from Bari Palese Airport to Metapontum, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
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· Buses from Bari Palese Airport to Metapontum run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 11:40, the last at 14:20. The fastest coach covers the 85 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 85 km |
Average bus duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 31m |
First bus 11:40 |
Last bus 14:20 |
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The table below shows live departures for Bari Palese Airport to Metapontum coaches for today, Monday 26 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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· | 11:30 Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 2h30 | 14:00 Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 1 change | |
81R | 13:40 Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 2h15 | 15:55 Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 2h20 | 16:20 Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 0 changesdirect | |
· | 16:20 Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 2h30 | 18:50 Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 1 change | |
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Key museum for ancient Metapontum, displaying Greek finds, pottery, sculpture and objects from the surrounding archaeological sites.
Small exhibition area at the Tavole Palatine site that helps visitors interpret the temple remains and sanctuary context.
Nearby museum in Policoro with extensive finds from the wider Ionian coast, a strong add-on for travellers exploring Metapontum's Greek past.
Long sandy beach backed by pinewoods and resort facilities, popular for walks, sea views and relaxed time by the Ionian coast.
Coastal nature reserve with footpaths through pine forest and dunes, valued for birdlife, shade and a quieter side of Metapontum.
River-mouth area with open views, beach access and natural scenery, pleasant for a walk where the Basento meets the Ionian Sea.
Pasta with sweet peppers dried until crisp, then crumbled over pasta. A Basilicata classic prized for the peppers’ intense flavour and crunch.
Durum wheat bread from nearby Matera with a dark crust and airy crumb. It is a regional staple linked to Lucanian baking traditions.
A rustic lamb stew often cooked with potatoes, tomatoes and herbs. It reflects inland Basilicata’s pastoral food heritage.
Established seaside restaurant in Metaponto known for fish and southern Italian dishes in a relaxed setting near the coast.
Traditional restaurant and pizzeria serving local seafood, pasta and classic regional dishes in an informal atmosphere.
Casual beachside dining spot popular for seafood, pizzas and summer evenings, with a friendly holiday atmosphere.
Moderate for southern Italy: dining and coffee are reasonable, but summer accommodation near the coast can raise overall trip costs.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria -> Bernalda town centre
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Most Bari Palese Airport to Metapontum buses use the Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła to Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria station pair. Use this guide to compare Bari Palese Airport and Metapontum bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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