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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
25 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
44 m
Buses on 19 Sept
13
Distance
13 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £2.
Fast coaches
To travel from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte you need to make at least one change.
Autobus FS Sud Est 15002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 130696:501h00Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi7:50Castellana Grotte£21One-way1 change- Autobus FS Sud Est 16092 · Autobus FS Sud Est 1304520:000h25Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi20:25Castellana Grotte£21One-way1 change
- Autobus FS Sud Est S1690 · Autobus FS Sud Est 1302713:251h05Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi14:30Castellana Grotte£21One-way1 change
- Autobus FS Sud Est 16090 · Autobus FS Sud Est 1302912:250h55Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi13:20Castellana Grotte£21One-way1 change
- Autobus FS Sud Est 16006 · Autobus FS Sud Est 109B7:250h41Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi8:06Castellana Grotte station£21One-way1 change
- Autobus FS Sud Est 16092 · Autobus FS Sud Est 1304520:000h25Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi20:25Castellana Grotte£21One-way1 change
- Autobus FS Sud Est 16006 · Autobus FS Sud Est 109B7:250h41Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi8:06Castellana Grotte station£21One-way1 change
Regionale 4402+Autobus FS Sud Est 13017 · Autobus FS Sud Est 1311711:390h46Polignano a Mare station12:25Castellana Grotte£41One-way2 changes- Autobus FS Sud Est 16048 · Regionale FS Sud Est 9231716:500h54Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi17:44Castellana Grotte station£21One-way1 change
- Autobus FS Sud Est 16090 · Autobus FS Sud Est 1302912:250h55Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi13:20Castellana Grotte£21One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 13 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£2 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte is a coach with an average price of £2.
This is compared to other travel options from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte costing on average £7.
The fastest way to travel from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte is by coach with an average journey time of 37m.
Other travel options to Castellana Grotte take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Polignano a Mare and Castellana Grotte including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £2 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.77. The journey takes 37m versus 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte bus times
The table below shows live departures for Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 InterCityNotte 754+Autobus FS Sud Est 13051 | 21:45 Polignano a Mare station | 1h55 | 23:40 Castellana Grotte | 1 change | |
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| Regionale 23574+Autobus FS Sud Est 103B | 4:52 Polignano a Mare station | 2h14 | 7:06 Castellana Grotte station | 1 change | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 15002 · Autobus FS Sud Est 13069 | 6:50 Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 1h00 | 7:50 Castellana Grotte | 1 change | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 16006 · Autobus FS Sud Est 109B | 7:25 Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0h41 | 8:06 Castellana Grotte station | 1 change | |
| Regionale FS Sud Est 92115 · Autobus FS Sud Est 16016 | 8:25 Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 1h41 | 10:06 Castellana Grotte station | 1 change | |
| Regionale 4402+Autobus FS Sud Est 13117 · Autobus FS Sud Est 13017 | 11:39 Polignano a Mare station | 0h46 | 12:25 Castellana Grotte | 2 changes | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 16090 · Autobus FS Sud Est 13029 | 12:25 Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0h55 | 13:20 Castellana Grotte | 1 change | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est S1690 · Autobus FS Sud Est 13027 | 13:25 Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 1h05 | 14:30 Castellana Grotte | 1 change | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 16040 · Regionale FS Sud Est 92311 | 14:20 Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 1h24 | 15:44 Castellana Grotte station | 1 change | |
| Regionale 4412+Autobus FS Sud Est 315B | 14:39 Polignano a Mare station | 2h05 | 16:44 Castellana Grotte station | 1 change | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 16048 · Regionale FS Sud Est 92317 | 16:50 Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0h54 | 17:44 Castellana Grotte station | 1 change | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 16092 · Autobus FS Sud Est 13045 | 20:00 Polignano a Mare, Via Martiri di Dogali / P.zza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 0h25 | 20:25 Castellana Grotte | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte
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Buses from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte run on average 16 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 21:40. The fastest coach covers the 13 km distance in 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 13 km |
Average bus duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 1:05 |
Last bus 21:40 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. from Polignano a Mare to Castellana GrotteYou can travel by bus between Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte with BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. Price
£4
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Castellana Grotte
Things to do in Castellana Grotte
Discover the best of Castellana Grotte — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Castellana Grotte trip today.
Museo MACI
Private contemporary art venue hosting rotating exhibitions and cultural events in a central setting, offering a modern contrast to the old town.
Galleria Fronte Nuovo
Gallery space used for temporary art and photography shows, a lesser-known stop for visitors interested in local cultural programming.
- Recommended
Piazza Garibaldi
Main square of Castellana Grotte, framed by historic buildings and ideal for orientating yourself before exploring the old centre on foot.
- Recommended
Centro Storico
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, stone houses and small squares, best explored slowly to appreciate the town’s everyday character.
Villa Comunale Tacconi
Tree-lined public space used for strolls and local gatherings, offering a relaxed break close to the centre and civic buildings.
Orecchiette
Hand-rolled orecchiette pasta, traditionally served with tomato sauce or turnip tops. A defining dish of Puglia and common in family kitchens.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Cime di rapa
Turnip tops stewed with garlic and olive oil, classically paired with orecchiette. A hallmark bitter-green flavour of the Bari and Murgia area.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Fave e cicorie
Dried broad bean purée served with wild chicory and olive oil. A rustic inland Puglian staple with peasant roots.
Ristorante Antica Roma
Refined dining focused on regional ingredients and polished Apulian cooking, with a smart atmosphere suited to a leisurely dinner.
Ristorante Il Cavallino
Traditional restaurant serving Puglian classics, grilled meats and local pasta in a relaxed, established setting near the historic centre.
Verde Porpora
Casual local spot known for pizza, panzerotti and southern Italian favourites, popular for informal meals with families and groups.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Puglia: dining and local stays are reasonable, but summer accommodation and tourist trips can raise daily costs above smaller inland towns.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for a simple meal or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €45-80 per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés, leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
FAQs: Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Castellana Grotte, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte can start from as little as £2 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte is £2; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte is 25m to travel the 13 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte leaves at 1:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte leaves at 21:40.
Yes, there are 6 direct coaches a day from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. for the best way to get you to Castellana Grotte. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Polignano a Mare and Castellana Grotte and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Castellana Grotte from Polignano a Mare is worth doing with a journey time of 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Polignano a Mare and Castellana Grotte including taking a coach and train.
No, the coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte.
No, luggage for the coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Polignano a Mare to Castellana Grotte.
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