There are 10 ways to get from Bologna to Grottaglie by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Tarantotrain Fr
8h 10m€84–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Taranto Via per San Giorgiobus Itabus
11h 20m€49–102Drive 769.1 km
- Drive from Bologna to Grottagliecar 769.1 km
7h€122–176Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brindisi Airport, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BLQ - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Grottaglietrain
5h 53m€49–208Train via Bari (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain Re / ...
8h 29m€85–225Bus via Taranto - Via Principe Amedeo
- Take the bus from Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne to Tarantobus
12h 29m€88–126Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport, train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VCE - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Grottaglietrain
7h 40m€65–247Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport, train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VRN - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Grottaglietrain
7h 12m€81–301Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
- Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane PSA - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Grottaglietrain
8h 6m€71–300Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BLQ - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
- Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
- Take the train from Metaponto to Tarantotrain
8h 43m€49–173
Bologna to Grottaglie by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Grottaglie is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Grottaglie is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €45 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Grottaglie. However, there are services departing from Bologna Autostazione and arriving at Grottaglie via Taranto Cimino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Grottaglie. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Grottaglie via Taranto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Bologna and Grottaglie is 767 km. The road distance is 769.1 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Grottaglie without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €80 - €220.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Bologna to Grottaglie, including transfers.
Bologna to Grottaglie bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bologna Autostazione station.
Bologna to Grottaglie train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Grottaglie is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Grottaglie, Apulia, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Taranto 4 times a day. Tickets cost €100–220 and the journey takes 7h 3m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Bologna Autostazione to Taranto Via per San Giorgio twice daily. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 9h 50m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Verona Villafranca Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–230
Flights from Pisa International Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–230
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bari Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Metaponto to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Taranto Via per San Giorgio
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Grottaglie bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Taranto Via per San Giorgio station.
Bologna to Grottaglie train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Taranto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Grottaglie is 769 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Bologna to Grottaglie.
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