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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Grottaglie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a flight costs an average of £198.
Distance: 665 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£60 Average Price Cheapest | £198 Average Price | £69 Average Price | £166 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Grottaglie:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Grottaglie costing on average £69.
A coach is £139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Grottaglie costing on average £198.
Other travel options to Grottaglie take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Coach takes on average 11h 11m.
Tickets start at around £60 compared to roughly £166 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £107. The journey takes 10h 41m versus 8h 56m 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.
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.
How to get to Grottaglie from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bologna to Grottaglie is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Grottaglie are Taranto, Martina Franca, Brindisi, Ostuni and Lecce. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Grottaglie on Omio.
Taranto is a port city in Puglia known for its ancient Greek roots and strong naval identity. Set between two seas, it mixes an atmospheric old town, seafood culture and important archaeology.
Martina Franca is a baroque hill town in Puglia with a graceful old centre of pale palaces and winding streets. It is known for the Basilica di San Martino, its links to the Valle d'Itria and a long-standing summer opera festival.
Brindisi is a historic port on Puglia’s Adriatic coast, known for its natural harbour and seafaring past. Roman remains, a compact old town and a relaxed waterfront give it a calm southern Italian character.
Ostuni is known as Puglia’s White City, with a hilltop old town of whitewashed houses, narrow lanes and arches. Its cathedral, broad views and easy rhythm give it a character that feels both historic and lived-in.
Lecce is known for its elaborate Baroque architecture, built in warm local stone that gives the old town a distinctive glow. Roman remains, artisan traditions and relaxed piazzas give the city an elegant but lived-in character.
Travel to Grottaglie easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Grottaglie.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Grottaglie:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Grottaglie costing on average £69.
A coach is £139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Grottaglie costing on average £198.
Other travel options to Grottaglie take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Coach takes on average 11h 11m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Grottaglie as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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