There are 5 ways to get from Monopoli to Poggiardo by train, bus, night 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.
Bus
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Take the bus from Monopoli to Maglie
Train, line 5 train, line 6 train
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Take the train from Monopoli to Lecce
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Take the line 5 train from Lecce to Zollino
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Take the line 6 train from Zollino to Poggiardo
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Monopoli to Maglie Piazzale Megapark
Drive
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Drive from Monopoli to Poggiardo
Monopoli to Poggiardo by train and bus
The journey time between Monopoli and Poggiardo is around 3h 6m and covers a distance of around 151 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Services are operated by Trenitalia, Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia Frecce and others. Typically two services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monopoli to Poggiardo is to bus which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 34m.
The quickest way to get from Monopoli to Poggiardo is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct bus from Monopoli to Poggiardo. However, there are services departing from Monopoli and arriving at Poggiardo via Maglie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Monopoli to Poggiardo. However, there are services departing from Monopoli and arriving at Poggiardo via Lecce and Zollino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Monopoli and Poggiardo is 135 km. The road distance is 148.8 km.
The best way to get from Monopoli to Poggiardo without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs €9 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Monopoli to Poggiardo, including transfers.
Monopoli to Poggiardo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Monopoli station.
Monopoli to Poggiardo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Monopoli station.
The best way to get from Monopoli to Poggiardo is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs €10 - €14. Alternatively, you can train and line 5 train and line 6 train, which costs €9 - €55 and takes 4h 31m.

- Distance: 135.2 km
- Duration: 3h 6m
What companies run services between Monopoli, Italy and Poggiardo, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Monopoli to Maglie twice daily. Tickets cost €9 - €12 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Itabus also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Monopoli to Poggiardo via Lecce and Zollino in around 4h 31m.

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monopoli to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Frequently asked questions

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monopoli to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monopoli to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50

- Phone
- 080 5462111
- fsudest@fseonline.it
- Website
- fseonline.it
Train from Lecce to Zollino
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €1 - €2
- Schedules at
- fseonline.it
Train from Zollino to Poggiardo
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €1 - €2
- Schedules at
- fseonline.it

- Phone
- 080 5462111
- fsudest@fseonline.it
- Website
- fseonline.it
Bus from Lecce to Poggiardo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Schedules at
- fseonline.it

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Monopoli to Maglie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Monopoli to Maglie Piazzale Megapark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Itabus
Night bus from Monopoli to Maglie Piazzale Megapark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Itabus

- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Night bus from Monopoli to Maglie Piazzale Megapark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
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More Questions & Answers
Monopoli to Poggiardo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maglie station.
Monopoli to Poggiardo train services, operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici, arrive at Poggiardo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monopoli to Poggiardo is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Monopoli to Poggiardo.
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