- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
10 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
591 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Bologna Airport will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bari for Bologna Airport on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 591 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 12 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bari to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $79 Average price | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Bologna Airport costing on average $79 (€65).
A bus is $98 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Bologna Airport costing on average $121 (€99).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $200 (€164) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $177 (€145). The journey takes 8h 41m versus 7h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Bologna Airport buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 PM Bari | 8h45 | 2:45 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Bari | 8h10 | 2:30 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Bari | 8h10 | 3:30 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 5:20 AM Bari | 12h00 | 5:20 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bari to Bologna Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 8h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 367 miles (591 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 367 miles (591 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna Airport trip today.
The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
Brand museum at Ducati headquarters near the airport, covering the company’s motorcycles, racing heritage, and design history. Popular with motorsport fans and a strong niche stop if you have limited,
Bologna’s main modern and contemporary art museum, housed in a former bakery. Known for strong permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, it is one of the city’s most important cultural stops.
Bologna’s main square and the social heart of the historic center, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings. Essential for first-time visitors and a natural starting point for exploration.
The famous portico route leading from the city toward the Sanctuary of San Luca. One of Bologna’s most characteristic walking experiences and especially popular for scenic uphill strolls.
Historic square adjoining Piazza Maggiore, dominated by the famous Neptune Fountain and major civic buildings. It is one of the city’s most recognizable public spaces.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a must-try local staple.
Small ring-shaped pasta traditionally filled with pork, mortadella, and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A deeply traditional Bolognese comfort dish.
Bologna’s famous green lasagna made with spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and cheese. It is a festive dish strongly linked to local home cooking.
Respected modern trattoria focusing on high-quality regional ingredients and refined Bolognese classics in a relaxed, intimate environment.
Established pasta spot known for fresh handmade stuffed pasta and approachable prices. Ideal for sampling classic Bologna flavors in a casual setting.
Well-known traditional trattoria celebrated for handmade pasta and warm old-school Bologna atmosphere. A classic choice for authentic local cooking.
Airport prices are above city averages, but Bologna overall is moderate by Italian standards.
Service is often included or modest. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up for taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Bologna Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bari to Bologna Airport buses use the Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Bari and Bologna Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria del Corso (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino).
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Elevators, ramps.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Ramps.
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła.
Available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
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