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
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 39 km from Altamura. The shortest flight to Altamura from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Altamura, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Altamura to Brindisi takes 1h 12m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pescara, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 40m trip. The train station in Altamura is called Altamura, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Altamura is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 192 km from Altamura. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , 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 153 km and will cost you around £16. From Naples, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Altamura Piazza de Napoli, located 1.2 km from the city centre of Altamura. Altamura Via Centonze is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Altamura
Where to stay in Altamura
Average rates range from around £62 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
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 £19.59 and £26.12.