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Port guide: compare transport from Brindisi

Brindisi, Italy 31 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Brindisi

Port call at Brindisi (Italy). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Shuttle cruise to the historic centre, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Historic Apulian port, traditional departure point for Greece. Central terminal, accessible city centre.

Brindisi Cruise Terminal
Cheapest option Free Shuttle cruise to the historic centre
Fastest option 8 min Taxi to the historic centre
Simplest option Shuttle cruise to the historic centre Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Centre on foot
  • Roman Column 5 min away
  • Taxis available

Warnings

  • Unknown to cruise passengers
  • Few major tourist attractions

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Shuttle cruise to the historic centre

Free - 10 min - Depending on cruise line and port of call

Simple if proposed by the company

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

31 option(s) shown for Brindisi

Shuttle cruise to the historic centre

Piazza Duomo / historic centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if proposed by the company

Attention point

Not necessary if the central platform is used

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board whether a city-centre shuttle service is available

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | Brindisi Cruise Port Guide: https://www.whatsinport.com/Brindisi.htm

Walk to Lungomare Regina Margherita

Lungomare Regina Margherita

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

A pleasant promenade close to the terminal for a short stopover

Attention point

Can be hot and exposed in summer

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy option to reach the historic seafront without transport

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi

Walk to the Roman columns of the Via Appia

Roman Columns / Scalinata Virgilio

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Brindisi's emblematic site within walking distance of the port

Attention point

Some urban streets to cross

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good reference point for reaching the historic centre and the viewpoint over the port

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi

Walk to Piazza Duomo

Piazza Duomo / historic centre

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the historic heart of Brindisi

Attention point

Distance a little long if very hot

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy to combine with the Roman columns and the lungomare

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi

City bus to historic centre

Piazza Duomo / historic centre

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,10 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Frequency according to urban STP network
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

An economical option if you don't want to walk

Attention point

Not necessary if the platform is close to the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the STP stop closest to the terminal

Source : STP Brindisi Routes: https://www.stpbrindisi.it/index.php/en/orari-brindisi | Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi

STP bus to Brindisi Centrale station

Brindisi Centrale Railway Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,10 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to STP / Air&Port Link timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to the station and trains

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to arrival platform

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful service for train or city centre connections

Source : STP Brindisi Airport-Town-Costa Morena: https://www.stpbrindisi.it/index.php/en/services/bus-airport-town-centre-costa-morena | Trenitalia Brindisi Air&Port Link: https://www.trenitalia.com/en/services/brindisi-air-port-link.html

Taxi to the historic centre

Piazza Duomo / historic centre

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very quick to reach the historic centre

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi

Taxi to Roman columns

Roman Columns / Scalinata Virgilio

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct route to the main historic landmark on the seafront

Attention point

Higher cost than walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good option for PRM, heat or limited time

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi

Taxi to Brindisi Centrale station

Brindisi Centrale Railway Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to trains with luggage

Attention point

Higher cost than STP bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B journey; useful if train booked or connection time short

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/

Taxi to Oktagona beach

Lido Oktagona / beach

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a nearby beach without having to deal with buses

Attention point

More expensive than a city bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice if time is limited or if you have beach gear

Source : Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi | Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/

Taxi to Brindisi airport

Brindisi Airport / Aeroporto del Salento

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

Higher cost than STP bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Aeroporti di Puglia - Brindisi: https://brindisi.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it/ | Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/

Port shuttle to Costa Morena

Costa Morena Ferry Terminal

Public shuttle Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Depending on port organisation or company
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Useful when docking or transferring to Costa Morena

Attention point

Not systematic and depends on the stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact berthing area on the cruise documents

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | STP Brindisi Routes: https://www.stpbrindisi.it/index.php/en/orari-brindisi

Walk to the Ribezzo archaeological museum

Museo Archeologico Ribezzo

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Central museum near Piazza Duomo

Attention point

Opening times to be checked daily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good cultural option if you stay in Brindisi

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi

Walk to Tempio di San Giovanni al Sepolcro

Tempio di San Giovanni al Sepolcro

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Original medieval monument in the historic centre

Attention point

Visit times to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting to combine with Piazza Duomo and the narrow streets of the centre

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi

Walk to Brindisi Centrale station

Brindisi Centrale Railway Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 28 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Enables you to get to regional and long-distance trains without a taxi

Attention point

Less comfortable walking with luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for Lecce, Ostuni, Bari or Taranto if timetables are compatible.

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/

STP bus to Costa Morena

Costa Morena Ferry Terminal

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,10 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to STP timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Useful if ferry connection or ship positioned at Costa Morena

Attention point

Less touristy and more port-oriented

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether the ship docks at the central cruise terminal or at Costa Morena

Source : STP Brindisi Routes: https://www.stpbrindisi.it/index.php/en/orari-brindisi | Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/

STP bus to Brindisi airport

Brindisi Airport / Aeroporto del Salento

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,10 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to STP / Air&Port Link timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical public option to the airport

Attention point

Frequency and exact loop to be checked according to period

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; STP links the airport, FS station, Piazza Capitanerie di Porto and Costa Morena

Source : STP Brindisi Airport-Town-Costa Morena: https://www.stpbrindisi.it/index.php/en/services/bus-airport-town-centre-costa-morena | Aeroporti di Puglia - Brindisi: https://brindisi.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it/

Train to Lecce

Lecce Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Trenitalia
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Fast rail journey to baroque Lecce

Attention point

Need to reach Brindisi Centrale from the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the return timetable to maintain a margin before the ship's departure.

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Basilica di Santa Croce Lecce: https://basilicasantacrocelecce.it/

VTC to the historic centre

Piazza Duomo / historic centre

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability for a short run

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the pick-up point near the terminal

Source : Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/ | Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi

VTC to Brindisi airport

Brindisi Airport / Aeroporto del Salento

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Dynamic prices available on request

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Aeroporti di Puglia - Brindisi: https://brindisi.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it/ | Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/

Taxi to Lecce

Lecce historic centre / Santa Croce

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Baroque Lecce without connection

Attention point

More expensive than the train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare, waiting time and return to ship

Source : Basilica di Santa Croce Lecce: https://basilicasantacrocelecce.it/ | Chiese Lecce Santa Croce: https://www.chieselecce.it/en/santa-croce/

Taxi to Ostuni

Ostuni historic centre

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 80,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the White City with no station constraints

Attention point

High cost compared to train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip if limited stopover

Source : Ostuni - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi/ostuni | Info-point Ostuni - Viaggiare in Puglia: https://www.viaggiareinpuglia.it/en/dettaglio-infopoint/info-point-ostuni

VTC to Lecce

Lecce historic centre / Santa Croce

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable excursion to Lecce with fixed price

Attention point

It is essential to organise your return

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with waiting time if short stopover

Source : Basilica di Santa Croce Lecce: https://basilicasantacrocelecce.it/ | Chiese Lecce Santa Croce: https://www.chieselecce.it/en/santa-croce/

VTC to Ostuni

Ostuni historic centre

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 90,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Ostuni at a pre-arranged price

Attention point

Return to be organised if limited stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if you want to avoid stations and connections

Source : Ostuni - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi/ostuni | Info-point Ostuni - Viaggiare in Puglia: https://www.viaggiareinpuglia.it/en/dettaglio-infopoint/info-point-ostuni

City bus to Oktagona beach

Lido Oktagona / beach

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on urban routes and season
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Budget option for a beach near Brindisi

Attention point

Times and exact stop to be checked according to season

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; taxi preferred if stopover time limited

Source : STP Brindisi Routes: https://www.stpbrindisi.it/index.php/en/orari-brindisi | Brindisi - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi

Train to Ostuni

Ostuni Railway Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Trenitalia
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Cost-effective access to Puglia's White City

Attention point

Ostuni station is a long way from the historic centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; shuttle bus, bus or taxi between Ostuni station and old town centre

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Ostuni - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/brindisi/ostuni

Taxi to Torre Guaceto

Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to a major nature and coastal reserve

Attention point

Beach/reserve access to be organised according to local rules

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check access, any internal shuttle and visit conditions

Source : Torre Guaceto Official Reserve: https://www.riservaditorreguaceto.it/index.php/en/ | Visit Puglia Torre Guaceto: https://visit.puglia.it/en/torre-guaceto-nature-reserve

Train to Taranto

Taranto Railway Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 80 min
Frequency Frequency according to Trenitalia
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Rail option to another major town in Puglia

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable and connections before departure

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/

Train to Bari Centrale

Bari Centrale

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Trenitalia
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct train service to Bari

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; more suitable for long stopovers or pre/post-cruise transfers

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/

Taxi to Alberobello

Alberobello / Trulli area

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Private bookings only
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to an emblematic trulli site

Attention point

Long, costly journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only with a long stopover and safe return.

Source : Alberobello official tourism: https://www.alberobello.com/en/getting-here-and-around/how-to-reach-alberobello | Alberobello - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/things-to-do/alberobello

VTC to Alberobello

Alberobello / Trulli area

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 180,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the trulli without the need for public transport

Attention point

Very long and costly for a classic stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with large margin before ship departure

Source : Alberobello official tourism: https://www.alberobello.com/en/getting-here-and-around/how-to-reach-alberobello | Alberobello - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/things-to-do/alberobello

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.