- Must visit
National Gallery of Parma
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Canaletto, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
9 h 35 m
Average duration
9 h 55 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Parma will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 12 buses that leave Bari for Parma on Sat, Jun 20, 3 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 670 km distance in an average of 9 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 10 h 25 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.
FlixBus
2422
2214
FlixBus · FlixBus
206 · 200
2214
FlixBus · FlixBus
206 · 200
040 · 062
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $101 Average price | $228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg 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 Parma:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Parma costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Parma costing on average $101 (€83).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $228 (€186) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $195 (€160). The journey takes 9h 50m versus 8h 32m 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 Itabus, 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 Itabus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Parma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 20h30 | 10:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
2422 | 5:40 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 12h30 | 6:10 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 11h25 | 5:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
040 · 062 | 7:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 10h00 | 5:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 10h25 | 6:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
2214 | 8:20 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 9h35 | 5:55 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 9h40 | 6:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
1108 · 2126 | 1:05 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 13h40 | 2:45 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
206 · 200 | 7:15 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 9h55 | 5:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 12h00 | 7:30 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 11h55 | 7:30 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 12h35 | 8:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bari to Parma run on average 10 times per day, taking around 9h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 416 miles (670 km) distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 416 miles (670 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Parma — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Parma trip today.
Major art museum inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Canaletto, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Museum linked to Parma Cathedral and Baptistery, displaying sacred art, manuscripts, and liturgical objects from the city’s religious history.
Contemporary cultural museum and exhibition space with art, photography, and design shows in a renovated complex near the center.
Parma’s most atmospheric square, framed by the cathedral, baptistery, and bishop’s palace, and a top photo spot.
Elegant historic park with tree-lined paths, canals, and palace views, popular for walks, photos, and a break from sightseeing.
Main civic square in the heart of Parma, lively and central for orientation, events, and historic city views.
Dry-cured ham aged in the Parma hills, prized for its sweet, delicate flavor and protected PDO status.
The area’s iconic aged cow’s milk cheese, made nearby and central to Parma’s food identity.
Small stuffed pasta served in rich meat broth, a classic festive dish deeply rooted in Parmense tradition.
Historic fine-dining destination in the Parma area, celebrated for culatello, traditional cuisine, and elegant riverside ambiance.
Well-known traditional trattoria in Parma, popular for tortelli, cured meats, and classic Emilian comfort dishes.
Established local restaurant with an old-school atmosphere, especially known for anolini in brodo and Parmense classics.
Moderate by Italian standards. Casual dining is reasonable, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is modest: round up, or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% for very good restaurant service.
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