There are 4 ways to get from Ancona to Grottole by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Ancona to Bari Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain Re
- Take the train from Taranto to Salandra-Grottoletrain Re
7h 56m€85–163Drive 486.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ancona to Grottolecar 486.8 km
5h 10m€79–114Bus via Policoro
- Take the bus from Ancona to Policoro Via Bolognabus
- Take the bus from Policoro to Grottole Tavernabus
10h 39mBus
- Take the bus from Ancona to Metapontobus N422 / ...
- Take the bus from Metaponto Lido to Grottole Tavernabus
10h 56m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Grottole is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ancona to Grottole is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Grottole. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Grottole Taverna via Policoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Grottole. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Salandra-Grottole via Bari Centrale and Taranto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Ancona and Grottole is 654 km. The road distance is 486.8 km.
The best way to get from Ancona to Grottole without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Ancona to Grottole, including transfers.
Ancona to Grottole bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Grottole train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.
The best way to get from Ancona to Grottole is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Policoro, which costs and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Grottole, Basilicata, Italy?
You can take a train from Ancona to Grottole via Bari Centrale, Taranto, and Salandra-Grottole in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Grottole Taverna via Policoro Via Bologna and Policoro in around 10h 39m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ancona to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bari Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ancona to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bari Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bari Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Taranto to Salandra-Grottole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Ancona to Policoro Via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 0835 758126
- [email protected]
- Website
- deangelisbus.com
Bus from Policoro to Grottole Taverna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- deangelisbus.com
Bus from Metaponto Lido to Grottole Taverna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- deangelisbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ancona to Metaponto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ancona to Grottole bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Policoro Via Bologna station.
Ancona to Grottole train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bari Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Grottole is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Ancona to Grottole.
There are 1059+ hotels available in Grottole.