What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Grottole?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Grottole is to bus via Candela which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Grottole?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Grottole is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Grottole?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Grottole. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Grottole Taverna via Metaponto Lido. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Ancona to Grottole?

The distance between Ancona and Grottole is 548 km. The road distance is 486.8 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Grottole without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Grottole without a car is to train via Bari which takes 8h 57m and costs €50 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Grottole?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Ancona to Grottole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Grottole bus from?

Ancona to Grottole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Train or bus from Ancona to Grottole?

The best way to get from Ancona to Grottole is to train via Bari which takes 8h 57m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Ancona to Grottole bus arrive?

Ancona to Grottole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metaponto station.

Can I drive from Ancona to Grottole?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Grottole is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Ancona to Grottole.

Where can I stay near Grottole?

There are 966+ hotels available in Grottole.

Ancona to Grottole - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 via Bari
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bari Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain Bari
8h 57m
€50–135
Bus via Candela
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona Sud to Candela A16bus
2. Take the bus from Potenza 2 to Salandra Scalobus Marozzi-Marino
12h 5m
€34–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Metapontobus N422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Metaponto Lido to Grottole Tavernabus
10h 56m
Drive 486.8 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Grottolecar 486.8 km
5h 10m
€75–108
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ancona to Gioia Del Colletrain Ic
9h 1m
€52–145

Ancona to Grottole by train and bus

42Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ancona to Grottole.

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Distance: 548.4 km
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Grottole, Basilicata, Italy?

You can take a train from Ancona to Grottole via Bari Centrale, Altamura, Matera Centrale Station, and Matera in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Grottole Taverna via Metaponto and Metaponto Lido in around 10h 56m.

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