Major city · Italy
Andria
Half a day for Castel del Monte, plus a walk through the old town. One night if you want to eat well and see the cathedral crypt. Skip if you only have time for Trani or Barletta.
Andria is the fourth-largest town in Puglia and the gateway to Castel del Monte, the 13th-century octagonal fortress built by Frederick II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The old town has a 12th-century cathedral with a 7th-century crypt, a few palazzi and a clock tower. Most travellers use it as a base for Castel del Monte or a lunch stop between Bari and the Gargano.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds at Castel del Monte)
- Airport
- BRI
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Andria113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Andria, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyAndria is a safe town.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBRI Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (About 50 km (31 mi); direct bus to Andria (check) or train via Bari Centrale.).BRI Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (About 31 mi (50 km); direct bus to Andria (check) or train via Bari Centrale.).
- Getting aroundThe old town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at the bar€1.00–1.20 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Castel del Monte (return)€5 (≈ US$6) (check)
- Museum or sight ticketCastel del Monte entry€10 (≈ US$12) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed or B&B single, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in B&B or hotel, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room in B&B or hotel, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRI Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (About 50 km (31 mi); direct bus to Andria (check) or train via Bari Centrale.)BRI Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (About 31 mi (50 km); direct bus to Andria (check) or train via Bari Centrale.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Andria: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The old town is walkable. Urban bus line 6 runs to Castel del Monte (check timetables at the station; they change). A car is useful for visiting the Alta Murgia park and nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Castel del Monte
goDoor to door: 30 min by car, 45 min by bus
Urban bus line 6 from the railway station (check times) or 15 min by car
UNESCO site; allow 1.5–2 hours on site. Bus times are unreliable – drive if you can.
Trani
goDoor to door: 30 min
Train from Andria station, about 15 min
Seaside cathedral and a lively harbour; combine with Andria in one day.
Barletta
goDoor to door: 30 min
Train, about 15 min
Colossus of Barletta, castle and a long beach.
Minervino Murge
cautionDoor to door: 40 min
Car, about 30 min
Hill town with views over the Ofanto valley; quiet, few services.
Canosa di Puglia
goDoor to door: 35 min
Car, about 25 min
Roman and early Christian ruins, including the Diocletian bridge and catacombs.
Bisceglie
goDoor to door: 40 min
Train, about 20 min
Small port town with a Norman castle and a good fish market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Historic centre
Walking distance to the cathedral, restaurants and bars; narrow streets, limited parking.
Near the railway station
Practical for day trips; cheaper hotels and B&Bs.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in B&B or hotel1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Bus to Castel del Monte, return2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Castel del Monte entry2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €31 |
| Trip total≈ €171 per person per day, bed included | €341≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at the bar | €1.00–1.20 (≈ US$2) |
| Glass of Castel del Monte DOC wine | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pizza margherita | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Pasta dish in a trattoria | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Bus to Castel del Monte (return) | €5 (≈ US$6) (check) |
| Castel del Monte entry | €10 (≈ US$12) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castel del Monte bus timetables are unreliable: check at the tourist office or drive.
- The cathedral crypt may close for services; visit mid-morning.
- ZTL (limited traffic zone) in the historic centre; park outside and walk.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Naples; most other countries have embassies in Rome or consulates in Bari.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Andria → Castel del Monte by bus: €5 (≈ US$6) return, 30 min (check)
- Andria → Trani by train: €3–4 (≈ US$4–5), 15 min (check)
- Andria → Bari by train: €7–9 (≈ US$9–11), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Per favore / Grazie — Please / Thank you (per fa-vo-reh / gra-tsee-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much? (kwan-toh kos-tah)
- Dov'è la fermata dell'autobus? — Where is the bus stop? (doh-veh lah fer-mah-tah del-lah ow-toh-boos)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel kon-toh per fa-vo-reh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Andria. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds at Castel del Monte) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Castel del Monte page with verified opening hours, bus schedule and parking.
- Eat pages for the top three restaurants (wine pairings, last orders).
- Sleep pages for the best B&Bs in the historic centre.
- Day-trip combos: Andria + Trani, Andria + Castel del Monte + Barletta.
Sources
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