Altamura travel guide

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You're Going to Love Altamura

With a population of 67,821, Altamura is a must-see destination in Apulia, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

When to visit Altamura

Altamura in March
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Altamura in March
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Altamura

Plane

Although Altamura doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 24 miles from Altamura. The shortest flight to Altamura from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Altamura, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Altamura to Pescara takes 3h 42m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £10 for a 4h 05m trip. The train station in Altamura is called Altamura, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Altamura is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 119 miles from Altamura. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Altamura, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Altamura takes 90 miles and will cost you around £16. From Naples, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Altamura Piazza de Napoli, located 0.7 miles from the city centre of Altamura. Altamura Via Centonze is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Altamura doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 24 miles from Altamura. The shortest flight to Altamura from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Altamura, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Altamura to Pescara takes 3h 42m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £10 for a 4h 05m trip. The train station in Altamura is called Altamura, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Altamura is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 119 miles from Altamura. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Altamura, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Altamura takes 90 miles and will cost you around £16. From Naples, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Altamura Piazza de Napoli, located 0.7 miles from the city centre of Altamura. Altamura Via Centonze is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Altamura

Airlines serving Altamura

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,525 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,838 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (196 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (474 reviews)
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Where to stay in Altamura

Average rates range from around £59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £73 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Altamura

Most booked hotels in Altamura

Hotel San Nicola
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£113+

Hiring a car in Altamura

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Altamura (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.15.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Altamura (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.15.