- Must visit
Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 21
$52
Average ticket price on Oct 21
$72
Fastest journey on Oct 21
12 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Oct 21
18 h 40 m
Buses on Oct 21
5
Distance
562 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Trieste will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
It's difficult to get from Bari to Trieste without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Bari to Trieste run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 349 miles (562 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 349 miles (562 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Trieste buses for today, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 21h25 | 8:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 22h15 | 12:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 2 transfers | |
040 · 064 | 7:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 12h55 | 8:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 15h30 | 12:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 21h15 | 7:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 2 transfers |
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Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Trieste 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 Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bari to Trieste buses use the Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła to Trieste, Autostazione station pair, with some services arriving at Trieste, Centrale. Use this guide to compare Bari and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Trieste, Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste, Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a small cafe inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, Centrale.
Available at Trieste, Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, Centrale: Wheelchair access is available throughout the station.
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