Before you go

Your trip to Brindisi.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Brindisi – Apúlia Destination Apúlia and Matera about 115 km from Bari

How to get there

Aeroporto de Brindisi (Aeroporto del Salento) (BDS) 6 km
Estação de Brindisi (Stazione di Brindisi) 1 km
Porto de Brindisi, terminal das balsas (Porto di Brindisi) 2 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before buying. Brindisi's airport, Aeroporto del Salento, is about 6 km from the centre, with flights from Rome, Milan and other European cities, and buses to the station. By train it is about 1 hour from Bari and about 30 minutes from Lecce; from Rome it is 5 to 6 hours. By car, take the SS16 and the SS379, which follow the coast from Bari. Ferries from Grécia arrive at the port, near the centre.

How many days

One day is enough for the historic centre, the Roman column, the cathedral with its museum and the waterfront. With an extra afternoon, visit the church of Santa Maria del Casale. Brindisi also serves as a base for Lecce, Ostuni and the Salento coast, or as a stopover before taking the ferry to Grécia.

When to go

From May to June and in September the weather is warm and dry, good for walking and for the nearby beaches. July and August are very hot and are when there are more ferries to Grécia. Winter is mild, with more rain.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car is not necessary for the city: the historic centre and the waterfront are walked on foot, and trains link Brindisi with Lecce and Bari. A car is useful for Santa Maria del Casale, near the airport, and to get around the beaches and towns of the Salento and the Itria Valley.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Brindisi

Morning
Roman column and cathedral square
Start at the Scalinata Virgiliana, the harbour stairway with the Roman column marking the end of the Via Ápia at the top. Climb up the Via Colonne to the cathedral square, with the Loggia Balsamo and the Templars' portico, and enter the cathedral.
Afternoon
Archaeological museum and San Giovanni al Sepolcro
After lunch, visit the Ribezzo archaeological museum in the square itself, which houses bronzes found in the sea off Punta del Serrone. Walk to the round church of San Giovanni al Sepolcro, from the 11th century.
Late afternoon
Regina Margherita waterfront
Descend to the waterfront promenade and walk along the harbour, with the Monumento ao Marinheiro on the other side of the water and the fishing boats.
Evening
Dinner in the center
The streets between Piazza Vittoria and the waterfront have fish restaurants and Puglia cuisine, featuring orecchiette and seafood.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Via Ápia end?

In Brindisi. The Roman column at the top of the harbour stairway traditionally marks the end of the road that came from Rome. There were two columns; one fell in the 16th century and was taken to Lecce.

How to get from Bari to Brindisi?

By train, in about 1 hour, or by car via the SS16 and SS379, a coastal route of around 115 km.

Can you go from Brindisi to Grécia by ferry?

Yes. Ferries depart from the port to Igoumenitsa and Patras, and in season also to Corfu. Check schedules and operators before you travel.

How long to stay in Brindisi?

One day is enough for the historic centre, the cathedral, the museum and the waterfront. The city also serves as a base for Lecce and the Salento.

Does Brindisi have an airport?

Yes. Aeroporto del Salento is about 6 km from the centre and receives flights from Rome, Milan and other European cities.

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