How to travel from Potenza to Monopoli, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Monopoli is around 170km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Potenza to Monopoli by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MonopoliPotenza if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Foggia then Bari Centrale and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee then take the train to Monopoli.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Monopoli.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance170km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Monopoli

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Monopoli by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Potenza and Monopoli is around 170km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Potenza and Monopoli by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Monopoli is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Monopoli, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Monopoli. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Foggia and Bari Centrale. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Potenza and Monopoli. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Potenza and Monopoli. We recommend that you drive to Monopoli. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Monopoli. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee then take the train to Monopoli. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Monopoli is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Monopoli. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Potenza and Monopoli. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Monopoli is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Potenza to Monopoli

Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Monopoli

Transport options from Potenza to Monopoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€28($28)
every 3 hours278km (172 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€29($29)
once daily216km (134 miles)
Bus to Matera piazza Matteotti, train4h 15m
€18($18)
twice daily225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€31($31)
on demand170km (106 miles)

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Airports near Monopoli

The following major airports near Monopoli offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Monopoli
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Monopoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Monopoli