Gallipoli travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gallipoli

With a population of 19.176, Gallipoli is a must-see destination in Apulia, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gallipoli has to offer.

When to visit Gallipoli

Gallipoli in May
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gallipoli in May
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gallipoli

Plane

Although Gallipoli doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 67 km from Gallipoli. The shortest flight to Gallipoli from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Gallipoli, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Gallipoli to Rome takes 5h 08m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £18 for a 6h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gallipoli is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 151 km from Gallipoli. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Bari.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gallipoli, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Gallipoli takes 153 km and will cost you around £16. From Naples, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 475 km. The most popular bus station is Gallipoli Parcheggio cimitero, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Gallipoli. Gallipoli Stazione di servizio IP is also a commonly used station, and is 2.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Gallipoli doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 67 km from Gallipoli. The shortest flight to Gallipoli from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Gallipoli, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Gallipoli to Rome takes 5h 08m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £18 for a 6h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gallipoli is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 151 km from Gallipoli. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Bari.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gallipoli, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Gallipoli takes 153 km and will cost you around £16. From Naples, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 475 km. The most popular bus station is Gallipoli Parcheggio cimitero, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Gallipoli. Gallipoli Stazione di servizio IP is also a commonly used station, and is 2.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gallipoli

Airlines serving Gallipoli

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gallipoli

Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gallipoli

Most booked hotels in Gallipoli

Relais San Martino Salento - Handwritten Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£53+
Victoria Palace Hotel & Zen Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Hotel Al Pescatore
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Joli Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£42+

Hiring a car in Gallipoli

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Gallipoli (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.79 and £26.38.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Gallipoli (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.79 and £26.38.