Puglia is closer thank you think!
You can easily reach Puglia from any major European capital, with direct flights to Bari and Brindisi as well as several boat and ferry options or via railway and highway.
By Plane
There are two international airports: Bari, which mainly serves central-northern Apulia, and Brindisi, preferred for the Itria Valley, Salento, and parts of Magna Graecia. You can reach Apulia and discover the wonders of Gargano from Milan, Turin, Verona, and Catania, also by landing at Foggia's Gino Lisa Airport: active routes since September 30th with the airline Lumiwings. Additionally, a dedicated service, Pugliairbus, is available to reach the airports. For more information, visit the web site: www.aeroportidipuglia.it
By Train - Eco-friendly option🌱
Trenitalia's Frecce trains connect Rome and Lecce daily with intermediate stops at Foggia, Barletta, Bari, and Brindisi, cities from which you can reach the final destination with an integrated train-bus system.
For more information, visit the web site: https://www.trenitalia.com/it.html
Other National and Regional railway links are:
By Bus - Eco-friendly option🌱
Travelling by bus can be a good and cheaper alternative to trains and a fantastic opportunity to see numerous places in once.
Buses normally stop also to smaller cities and the local companies provide regular services within and from Puglia. If you want to get more information on routes, prices and timetables visit the bus services companies’ websites:
By Car
For those traveling by car, Apulia can be reached via highways from the north along the Adriatic coast, along the A14 Bologna - Taranto route, arriving from Rome, the A1 to Naples, and the A16 to Canosa di Puglia. From the south, you can arrive in Apulia via the A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria to Sibari and the Strada Statale 106 Jonica to Taranto. To learn more, visit the website: https://www.autostrade.it/it/home
By Boat and Ferry
The ports of Bari and Brindisi are excellent stopovers for cruises and ferries arriving and departing from Greece, Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia. From Vieste to Taranto, there are also many equipped locations with harbors and mooring points.
For more information on Puglia’s ports and timetables please visit the following sites:
By Plane
There are two international airports: Bari, which mainly serves central-northern Apulia, and Brindisi, preferred for the Itria Valley, Salento, and parts of Magna Graecia. You can reach Apulia and discover the wonders of Gargano from Milan, Turin, Verona, and Catania, also by landing at Foggia's Gino Lisa Airport: active routes since September 30th with the airline Lumiwings. Additionally, a dedicated service, Pugliairbus, is available to reach the airports. For more information, visit the web site: www.aeroportidipuglia.it
By Train - Eco-friendly option🌱
Trenitalia's Frecce trains connect Rome and Lecce daily with intermediate stops at Foggia, Barletta, Bari, and Brindisi, cities from which you can reach the final destination with an integrated train-bus system.
For more information, visit the web site: https://www.trenitalia.com/it.html
Other National and Regional railway links are:
- Ferrovie Appulo Lucane: www.fal.srl.it
- Ferrovie del Gargano: www.ferroviedelgargano.com
- Ferrovie del Sud-Est: www.fseonline.it
- Ferrovie del Nord-Barese: www.ferrovienordbarese.it
By Bus - Eco-friendly option🌱
Travelling by bus can be a good and cheaper alternative to trains and a fantastic opportunity to see numerous places in once.
Buses normally stop also to smaller cities and the local companies provide regular services within and from Puglia. If you want to get more information on routes, prices and timetables visit the bus services companies’ websites:
- Marozzi: www.marozzivt.it Routes to/from Naples, Rome, Florence, Pisa and Siena.
- Marino Bus: www.marinobus.it Routes to/from Milan, Verona, Vicenza, Florence, Siena, Livorno and Empoli.
- Miccolis: www.miccolis-spa.it Routes to/from Potenza, Salerno and Naples.
- Scoppio: www.autolineescoppio.it Routes to/from Catania and Palermo.
- Lentini Autolinee: lentini.autolinee.it Routes to/from Livorno, La Spezia, Genova and Savona.
By Car
For those traveling by car, Apulia can be reached via highways from the north along the Adriatic coast, along the A14 Bologna - Taranto route, arriving from Rome, the A1 to Naples, and the A16 to Canosa di Puglia. From the south, you can arrive in Apulia via the A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria to Sibari and the Strada Statale 106 Jonica to Taranto. To learn more, visit the website: https://www.autostrade.it/it/home
By Boat and Ferry
The ports of Bari and Brindisi are excellent stopovers for cruises and ferries arriving and departing from Greece, Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia. From Vieste to Taranto, there are also many equipped locations with harbors and mooring points.
For more information on Puglia’s ports and timetables please visit the following sites:
- Port in Bari: www.porto.bari.it
- Port in Brindisi: www.porto.br.it
- Port in Taranto: www.porto.taranto.it
- https://www.pagineazzurre.com/
HOW TO GET TO MATERA
From Bari Airport:
- Shuttle Bus (Pugliairbus): There is a direct shuttle bus service from Bari Airport to Matera. The bus ride takes about 1.5 hours. Tickets can be purchased online or at the airport. Here you the timetable. Eco-friendly option🌱
- Train and Bus Combination: You can take a train from Bari Airport to Bari Centrale (the main train station), which takes about 20 minutes. From Bari Centrale, you can catch a bus to Matera. The bus ride from Bari Centrale to Matera takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Eco-friendly option🌱
- Train + Train: You can take a train from Bari Airport to Bari Centrale (the main train station). From there you can take another train to Matera with FERROVIE APPULO LUCANE Eco-friendly option🌱
- Private Transfer: You can book a private transfer service with us that will pick you up directly from Bari Airport and take you to Matera. This is the most convenient option, especially if you have a lot of luggage or prefer a direct and comfortable ride. Book your transfer here
From Brindisi Airport
- Shuttle Bus: You can take the Pugliairbus, which connects Brindisi Airport directly to Matera. Timetable - Eco-friendly option🌱
- Private Transfer: You can book a private transfer service with us that will pick you up directly from Bari Airport and take you to Matera. This is the most convenient option, especially if you have a lot of luggage or prefer a direct and comfortable ride. Book your transfer here
FROM LECCE TO BRINDISI AIRPORT
- Shuttle Bus: A direct shuttle service departs from the City Terminal in Lecce or from the railway station, operated by STP Brindisi, and takes you straight to Brindisi Airport. Duration: around 40-50 minutes. Cost: approximately €6-10. Eco-friendly option🌱
- Train + Shuttle Bus: You can take a train from Lecce to Brindisi's main station (about 20-30 minutes). From Brindisi station, a shuttle bus will take you to the airport in 10-15 minutes. Total cost: approximately €4-8. Eco-friendly option🌱
- Private Transfer: You can book a private transfer service with us. Book your transfer here
FROM LECCE TO BARI AIRPORT
- Train + Shuttle Bus: Take a train from Lecce to Bari Centrale (the main station in Bari). The train ride takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on whether you take a high-speed or regional train. From Bari Centrale, take the airport shuttle train (Ferrovie del Nord Barese) to Bari Airport, which takes about 15 minutes. Total duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Cost: Train from Lecce to Bari is around €10-20, and the shuttle train costs about €5. Eco-friendly option🌱
- Shuttle Bus: To reach Brindisi Airport from Lecce, you can take the Pugliairbus service, which connects the City Terminal in Lecce (located at Piazzale Carmelo Bene, also known as Foro Boario) to the airport. Buses depart regularly, providing a convenient option for travelers.Eco-friendly option🌱
- Private transfer: You can book a private transfer service with us. Book your transfer here
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