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Transportation Update: May 2026

The 2026 summer season officially begins with the publication of the new schedules for the airport shuttle bus service from Foggia Airport and Bari Airport to the Gargano promontory.

Plan Your Trip Without Errors: If you need to reach Gargano today, or if you are organizing your 2026 arrival outside of the peak summer months, please consult our comprehensive guide to year-round public transportation (Trains and Regional Buses): [The Ultimate 2026 Guide: How to Reach Gargano (Plane, Train, Bus, and Car)]


This year, Puglia Easy to Reach is once again launching its seasonal summer bus service, connecting Puglia’s main airports—managed by Aeroporti di Puglia—including Foggia Airport (Gino Lisa) and Bari – Palese Airport (Karol Wojtyła).

The initiative dates back to 2012 under the name Gargano Easy to Reach but was rebranded as Puglia Easy to Reach for the 2024 season, with an expanded schedule offering more departures.

Which destinations can I reach with the Puglia Easy to Reach service?

The Puglia Easy to Reach airport shuttle service reaches the most renowned tourist destinations along the Gargano coast.

The route serving Bari – Palese Airport (Karol Wojtyła) reaches the cities of Margherita di Savoia, Zapponeta, Manfredonia, Monte Sant’Angelo, Vieste, and Peschici.

The route serving Foggia Airport (Gino Lisa) reaches the cities of Manfredonia, Monte Sant’Angelo, Mattinata, Vieste, Peschici, Vico del Gargano, San Menaio, and Rodi Garganico.

What are the transportation service hours?

Here is the complete schedule of seasonal routes for 2026, serving Bari – Palese Airport (Karol Wojtyła) and Foggia Airport (Gino Lisa).

puglia easy to reach 2026 airport shuttle bus schedule
Puglia Easy to Reach 2026: Shuttle Bus Connection Schedule

Service Dates and Validity

  • Aeroporto di Foggia (Gino Lisa) – Gargano: from June 1, 2026 to October 5, 2026
  • Aeroporto di Bari – Palese (Karol Wojtyla) – Gargano: from June 2, 2026 to September 27, 2026

How can I purchase tickets for the Puglia Easy to Reach shuttle?

Tickets for the Puglia Easy to Reach service can be purchased on the official ticketing website at: biglietteria.cotrap.it , by scanning the QR code in the timetable, via the Cotrap App, or directly on board.

How can I select departure or arrival airports on Cotrap’s online ticketing system?

The seasonal service linking Gargano’s tourist destinations via the “Puglia Easy to Reach” airport shuttle bus involves two airports:

  • Foggia Airport (Gino Lisa)
  • Bari – Palese Airport (Karol Wojtyla)

To proceed with purchasing tickets for your trip, you will need to complete all required fields.

Below are two complete examples for purchasing a ticket departing from Foggia Airport (Gino Lisa) and from Bari – Palese Airport (Karol Wojtyla).

How can I select Foggia Airport (Gino Lisa)?

For the route from Foggia Airport (Gino Lisa) to Gargano destinations, simply select:

  • – in the top-left corner -, select “Linea Extraurbana” (“Intercity Bus Line” – en);
  • – Tutte le aziende di trasporto – All transport companies en.) – leave “Tutte le aziende di trasporto” unchanged.
  • – Comune/Frazione di partenza (Departure municipality/hamlet – en.) – choose “Foggia”;
  • – Comune/Frazione di arrivo (Arrival municipality/hamlet – en.) – select “Rodi Garganico” as shown in the example image
  • – Fermata di partenza (Departure stop en.) – select “Viale degli Aviatori (AIRPORT) – Metauro Bus S.r.l.”
  • – Fermata di arrivo (Arrival stop en.) – the example has “Corso Madonna della Libera, 71012 Rodi Garganico FG, Italy” selected
  • – Data di partenza (Departure date en.) – select the date you’ll be traveling by bus
  • – Ora di partenza (Departure time) – enter the time you need to depart for your bus trip to your vacation destination
  • Click the “Cerca corsa” (Search trip en.) button

Of course, you can purchase a bus ticket from Foggia Airport (Gino Lisa) to your vacation destination, and vice versa, from your vacation destination to Foggia Airport (Gino Lisa).

How can I select Bari – Palese Airport (Karol Wojtyla)?

For the route from Bari – Palese Airport (Karol Wojtyla) to Gargano destinations, simply select:

  • – in the top-left corner -, select “Linea Extraurbana” (“Intercity Bus Line” – en);
  • – Tutte le aziende di trasporto (All transport companies en.) – leave “Tutte le aziende di trasporto” unchanged.
  • – Comune/Frazione di partenza (Departure municipality/hamlet – en.) – choose “Palese – Aeroporto”;
  • – Comune/Frazione di arrivo (Arrival municipality/hamlet – en.) – select “Vieste” as shown in the example image
  • – Fermata di partenza (Departure stop en.) – select “Viale Enzo Ferrari, 37 (AEROPORTO) – Metauro Bus S.r.l.”
  • – Fermata di arrivo (Arrival stop en.) – the example has “Lungomare Europa, 38 – Metauro Bus s.r.l.” selected
  • – Data di partenza (Departure date en.) – select the date you’ll be traveling by bus
  • – Ora di partenza (Departure time) – enter the time you need to depart for your bus trip to your vacation destination
  • Click the “Cerca corsa” (Search trip en.) button

Of course, you can purchase a bus ticket from Bari – Palese Airport (Karol Wojtyla) to your vacation destination, and vice versa, from your vacation destination to Bari – Palese Airport (Karol Wojtyla).

How can I get a travel ticket for the Puglia Easy to Reach airport shuttle bus?

Once you’ve correctly entered all the required information, you’ll see your search results. Select the option that best fits your needs, then follow the instructions to make your payment and get your ticket to travel to your destination in the Gargano.


How to reach our vacation homes in the historic center of Carpino.

Our accommodations will soon be available for booking.

You can reach our vacation homes in Gargano, in the municipality of Carpino, by taking the Puglia Easy to Reach airport shuttle service to Rodi Garganico, Vico del Gargano, Vieste, or Peschici, where you can connect by bus or train to reach your accommodation in the historic center of Carpino (FG).

Let yourself be captivated – discover the town of Carpino (FG).

You’ll enjoy an authentic, slow-paced getaway far from the hustle and bustle of crowded hotspots, savoring and immersing yourself in the local culture and culinary specialties, and experiencing your stay like a true local.