There are 5 ways to get from Altamura to Scalea by bus, train (Trenitalia), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Padula
best- Take the bus from Altamura to Potenzabus
- Take the bus from Potenza Stazione to Buonabitacolo ESSObus 400
- Take the bus from Padula Bivio to Scaleabus
5h 47m€19–32Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Gioia Del Colle to Sibaritrain Ic
- Take the train from Sibari to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain Fr
6h 16m€40–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Altamura to Potenza Inferiore Scalotrain
- Take the bus from Potenza Stazione to Buonabitacolo ESSObus 400
- Take the bus from Padula Bivio to Scaleabus
7h 1m€20–30Drive 196.6 km
- Drive from Altamura to Scaleacar 196.6 km
3h 7m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Altamura to Potenzabus N575
- Take the bus from Potenza - Scalo FS Bivio to Lauria Inferiore - Piazza Popolobus 205/206
7h 51m€30–48
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altamura to Scalea is to train and bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Altamura to Scalea is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Altamura to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Altamura and arriving at Scalea via Potenza Stazione and Padula Bivio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Altamura to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Gioia Del Colle and arriving at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao via Sibari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Altamura and Scalea is 225 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.
The best way to get from Altamura to Scalea without a car is to bus via Padula which takes 5h 47m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Altamura to Scalea, including transfers.
Altamura to Scalea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Altamura station.
Altamura to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Gioia Del Colle station.
The best way to get from Altamura to Scalea is to bus via Padula which takes 5h 47m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Altamura, Italy and Scalea, Italy?
You can take a bus from Altamura to Scalea via Potenza, Potenza Stazione, Buonabitacolo ESSO, and Padula Bivio in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altamura to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao via Gioia del Colle, Gioia Del Colle, and Sibari in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Gioia Del Colle to Sibari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Sibari to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- 800 050 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
Train from Altamura to Potenza Inferiore Scalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Altamura to Potenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Altamura to Potenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Altamura to Potenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Altamura to Potenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- [email protected]
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Potenza Stazione to Buonabitacolo ESSO
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Potenza Stazione to Buonabitacolo ESSO
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 089 233 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Padula Bivio to Scalea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Padula Bivio to Scalea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
- Phone
- +390973.663835
- [email protected]
- Website
- sam-castelluccioinferiore.com
Bus from Potenza - Scalo FS Bivio to Lauria Inferiore - Piazza Popolo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- sam-castelluccioinferiore.com
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More Questions & Answers
Altamura to Scalea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Potenza station.
Altamura to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Sibari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altamura to Scalea is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Altamura to Scalea.
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