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Policoro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Policoro

With a population of 11,810, Policoro is a must-see destination in Basilicata, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Policoro has to offer.

When to visit Policoro

Policoro in May
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Policoro in May
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Policoro

Plane

Although Policoro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 64 miles from Policoro. The shortest flight to Policoro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Policoro, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Policoro to Brindisi takes 1h 13m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £37 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Policoro is called Policoro Tursi, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Policoro is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 134 miles from Policoro. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Policoro, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Foggia, the bus ride to Policoro takes 80 miles and will cost you around £24. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles. The most popular bus station is Policoro Capolinea autobus, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Policoro. Policoro Policoro Bus Terminal Egeo is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Policoro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 64 miles from Policoro. The shortest flight to Policoro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Policoro, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Policoro to Brindisi takes 1h 13m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £37 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Policoro is called Policoro Tursi, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Policoro is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 134 miles from Policoro. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Policoro, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Foggia, the bus ride to Policoro takes 80 miles and will cost you around £24. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles. The most popular bus station is Policoro Capolinea autobus, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Policoro. Policoro Policoro Bus Terminal Egeo is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Policoro

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
SUFLamezia Terme Intl
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Policoro

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,930 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
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Where to stay in Policoro

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Policoro

Most booked hotels in Policoro

Marinagri Greenblu Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Villaggio Giardini D'Oriente
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£204+
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Heraclea Hotel Residence
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Best Western Hotel Imperiale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Eco Resort Dei Siriti
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£48+
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Siris Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Policoro

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Policoro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Policoro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91.

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