How to Arrive at Borgomadre from Major Cities
Borgomadre is a luxurious retreat located in the picturesque countryside of San Vito dei Normanni. Here’s a detailed guide on how to reach Borgomadre from Brindisi Airport, Brindisi Railway Station, Bari Airport, and also from Rome and Naples.
Spoiler alert: Brindisi Airport or Railway station will be the most convenient choice :)
All roads lead to...Borgomadre
From Brindisi Airport (Aeroporto del Salento)
By Car: once you land in Brindisi you will very easily reach us by car and this is the option we recommend!
Distance: Approximately 25 km
Duration: About 25-30 minutes
Route:
- Exit the airport and take the SS379 highway towards Bari.
- Take the exit for San Vito dei Normanni.
- Follow the instructions above from Brindisi Railway Station to Borgomadre.
Car Rentals: Car rental services are available at Brindisi Airport. Companies include Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and others. The car rental boxes are located just outside the Terminal on the left end side. Do not forget your driving license, credit card (belonging to the same person who is driving and providing the driving license), and ID!
By Taxi: they all accept credit cards but occasionally will prefer cash :( get some cash (Euros) with you once at the airport or even before departing. Taxis are available outside the arrivals terminal. The ride to Borgomadre costs approximately €50-€70.
By Shuttle Service: Several shuttle services operate between Brindisi Airport and San Vito dei Normanni. Booking in advance is recommended but in the end, you will need a car or a driver to move around Puglia.
From Brindisi Railway Station
By Car:
Distance: Approximately 20 km
Duration: About 20-25 minutes
Route:
- Exit the station and head towards the SS16 highway.
- Merge onto the SS379 towards Bari.
- Take the exit for San Vito dei Normanni and follow the GPS to Borgomadre.
By Taxi: Taxis are readily available at the railway station. The fare to Borgomadre is approximately €40-€60.
By Bus: Local bus services connect Brindisi Railway Station to San Vito dei Normanni. However, buses might not drop you directly at Borgomadre, so a taxi to San Vito dei Normanni would be a better choice.
From Bari Airport (Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła): Brindisi would be a better airport to land to but Bari is a perfect option too!
By Car:
Distance: Approximately 115 km
Duration: About 1 hour and 20 minutes
Route:
- Exit the airport and follow the signs for the SS16 towards Brindisi.
- Continue on the SS16 until you reach the exit for San Vito dei Normanni.
Car Rentals: Car rental services are available at Bari Airport from companies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and more.
By Taxi: Taxis are available outside the arrivals terminal. The ride to Borgomadre costs approximately €120-€150.
As advised earlier, make sure you have some cash just in case.
By Shuttle Service: Several shuttle services operate between Bari Airport and San Vito dei Normanni. Booking in advance is highly recommended.
By Train and Taxi:
- Take a train from Bari Centrale Railway Station to Brindisi Railway Station.
- From Brindisi Railway Station, follow the instructions above to reach Borgomadre.
From Rome
By Flight to Brindisi: Several airlines operate flights from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Brindisi Airport.
Follow the instructions above from Brindisi Airport to Borgomadre.
By Train: Take a train from Roma Termini to Brindisi Railway Station. The high-speed trains (Frecciarossa or Italo) are recommended. The journey takes approximately 5-6 hours.
From Brindisi Railway Station:
Follow the instructions above from Brindisi Railway Station to Borgomadre.
By Car:
Distance: Approximately 550 km
Duration: About 6 hours
Route:
- Take the A1 highway from Rome towards Naples.
- Follow the signs for the A16/E842 towards Bari.
- Continue on the SS16 towards Brindisi.
- Take the exit for San Vito dei Normanni and follow the GPS to Borgomadre.
From Naples
By Flight to Brindisi: Direct flights are available from Naples International Airport (NAP) to Brindisi Airport.
Follow the instructions above from Brindisi Airport to Borgomadre.
By Train: Take a train from Napoli Centrale to Brindisi Railway Station. High-speed options are available.
The journey takes approximately 4-5 hours.
From Brindisi Railway Station:
Follow the instructions above from Brindisi Railway Station to Borgomadre.
By Car:
Distance: Approximately 340 km
Duration: About 4 hours
Route:
- Take the A16/E842 highway from Naples towards Bari.
- Continue on the SS16 towards Brindisi.
- Take the exit for San Vito dei Normanni and follow the GPS to Borgomadre.