GETTING AROUND THE REGION

CAR HIRE

At the airports you will find all the major car hire outlets including:

TRAINS

Getting around on the local trains is very economical and simple. The partially privatised state train system operates the majority of services:
Trenitalia www.trenitalia.it
Ferrovie Appulo-Lucane is the private train line linking Bari province with Basilicata.

ROAD NETWORKS

If you are travelling around the region by car or motorbike, you will need a detailed road map of the region. Autostradas such as the A16 (running west-east) and the A3 are fast roads; however you will need to use the state roads (‘S’ or ‘SS’) to really explore the region. Many of the small towns and villages are accessed via the provincial roads (‘P’ or ‘SP’).

BUS

SITA (www.sitabus.it) covers most of Basilicata, however a variety of companies offer bus services. The services can be limited out of high season and on Sundays and Bank holidays, so ensure you research your route if you are planning on travelling at these times. Bus timetables can be picked up from Tourist offices, and in some smaller towns and villages bus tickets are sold in bars and tabaccherie (Tobacconists).

TAXIS

Local taxi numbers are available from the tourism offices, and you can usually find them at bus and train stations. Taxis aren’t particularly cheap, however useful for shorter journeys.

CYCLING

If you’re bringing your own bike, or hiring one locally be sure to wear a helmet and have all the relevant maps with you. Bikes can be taken on any train carrying the bike logo, and all ferries allow free bike passage. You will find bike hire outlets in most of the major towns, and there are organised cycling tours in Matera and Pollino National Park among other places.

DISTANCES BY ROAD