- Must visit
Cappella degli Scrovegni
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
12 h 7 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
624 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Padua will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bari for Padua on Wed, Aug 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 624 km distance in an average of 12 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 14 h 5 m 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 train as it is the most popular option from Bari to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 387 miles (624 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price | €96 Average price | €189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 17m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Padua:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Padua costing on average €68.
A bus is €56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Padua costing on average €96.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €189 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €149. The journey takes 10h 47m versus 8h 55m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Padua buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 13h40 | 7:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 13h15 | 8:45 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 18h35 | 8:35 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 18h35 | 10:05 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2 transfers | |
1110 · 2702 | 4:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 13h40 | 6:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 12h40 | 7:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2 transfers | |
040 · 068 | 7:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 10h35 | 6:10 AM Padova, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 11h15 | 7:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 11h50 | 8:35 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 10h30 | 7:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bari to Padua run on average 12 times per day, taking around 10h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:41. The fastest bus covers the 387 miles (624 km) distance in 10h 35m.
Distance 387 miles (624 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:41 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Padua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Padua trip today.
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and access paired with the Scrovegni Chapel area.
University museum displaying one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, blending science, architecture, and rare plant collections.
One of Europe’s largest squares, ideal for strolling among statues, canals, and lawns; a signature public space of Padua.
Elegant central square lined with cafes and historic buildings, best known for the astronomical clock tower and lively evening atmosphere.
Historic market square beside Palazzo della Ragione, packed with daily local life, stalls, and excellent people-watching in the old center.
Bigoli pasta in a rich duck ragù, a classic of the Veneto inland. It is especially associated with festive Sunday meals in Padua and nearby towns.
Short tubular pasta with white beans, often made thick and rustic. A comforting Veneto staple linked to peasant cooking and common in Padua homes.
Rice slowly cooked with spring peas, traditionally from nearby Arquà Petrarca or Baone. A seasonal Euganean Hills dish valued for its sweetness and simplicity.
Established fine dining address with creative cuisine, tasting menus, and attentive service. Best for a higher-end meal in a modern elegant setting.
Historic central restaurant known for refined Paduan and Venetian cuisine in elegant rooms. Good choice for classic dishes with a polished atmosphere.
Well-known traditional venue serving Venetian and Paduan specialties, including bigoli and seasonal classics, in a warm and longstanding local setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost less than Venice, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) -> Padova Stazione
From Bari bus station there are many direct buses to Padua every day, most of which stop at least once in Bologna, Rimini, Naples or at Tiburtina station in Rome. The journey time usually exceeds 10 hours both for direct routes and for those that include a stopover. The first ride of the day generally starts around 08:00 in the morning and is offered by MarinoBus.
Bari Padua buses belong mainly to two companies: MarinoBus, which offers runs with an intermediate stop during the week, even on Saturdays and Sundays, which makes a stop of a few minutes and Flixbus, whose vehicles reach Padua directly and indirectly. Departures usually take place late in the evening.
The Bari Padua direct buses take about 11 hours to reach the city of Padua. If available, departures are around 22:00 with arrival in Padua at 09:05. The journey times of the indirect connections can be much longer.
The trips Bari Padua are guaranteed by about 3 direct buses per week, of which 1 is available on Saturday or Sunday. Every day there are also up to 8 indirect connections, the first of which at 00:35: the companies provide regular journeys even on weekends.
Bari Bus Station: the buses depart from the bus terminal in Via Capruzzi, about 1.5 km from the heart of Bari, less than 20 minutes walk. From the city center you can reach the bus station by metro, train or public transport lines 12 and 16. The terminal is equipped with ticket office, waiting rooms and shops.
Padua Bus Station: buses stop at the terminal in Viale della Pace or in Piazzale Stazione, both 1 km from the center of Padua, reachable on foot in about 10 minutes. The property has a parking lot for cars, a parking lot for taxis, newsstand and bar.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Padua 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 Padua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bari to Padua buses use the Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) to Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) station pair, with some services arriving at Padova, Autostazione. Use this guide to compare Bari and Padua bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, 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, 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.
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