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Pinacoteca Metropolitana di Bari "Corrado Giaquinto"
The city’s main art museum, known for Apulian paintings, Venetian works, and a strong collection spanning the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 14 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
591 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Airport to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Bari will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 15 buses that leave Bologna Airport for Bari on Fri, Jun 12, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct buses cover the 591 km distance in an average of 8 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest buses will take 8 h 20 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.
2421
FlixBus
FlixBus
203 · 207
041
102
041
FlixBus
FlixBus
2213Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $72 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Airport to Bari:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Airport to Bari costing on average $72 (€59).
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Airport to Bari costing on average $89 (€72).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $201 (€164) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $176 (€143). The journey takes 8h 12m versus 6h 7m 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
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 12:25AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:19AM | Duration 12h19 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Bari buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 | 12:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h15 | 12:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h55 | 2:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1121 | 7:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h25 | 6:25 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h55 | 8:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2409 · 4411 | 10:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h55 | 10:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
203 · 207 | 11:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h10 | 8:40 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
3803 · 1101 | 4:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h50 | 4:20 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
2795 · 1107 | 5:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h19 | 5:19 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h00 | 6:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h35 | 12:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1 transfer | |
102 | 10:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h05 | 6:05 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2213 | 11:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h20 | 7:25 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h15 | 7:55 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h20 | 8:00 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
041 | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h10 | 7:50 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna Airport to Bari run on average 19 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 367 miles (591 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 367 miles (591 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Bari — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bari trip today.
The city’s main art museum, known for Apulian paintings, Venetian works, and a strong collection spanning the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
An archaeological museum in a historic monastic complex, presenting finds that trace Bari and Apulia from prehistory to the medieval era.
A former sea-front theater now used for modern and contemporary cultural exhibitions, notable for its unusual structure over the water.
The old town is the city’s essential walking area, with stone alleys, courtyards, street life, and many of Bari’s key historic sights.
Bari’s famous seafront promenade, ideal for long walks, sea views, and photos of the coastline and monumental waterfront architecture.
A famous lane in Bari Vecchia where local women are known for making fresh pasta by hand, now highly popular with visitors and on social media.
Bari's signature pasta dish of ear-shaped orecchiette with turnip tops, garlic, olive oil, and often anchovy or chili. It is one of the most iconic flavors of Apulia.
A beloved Bari baked dish layering rice, potatoes, and mussels with tomato, onion, and olive oil. It is a classic Sunday and festive recipe from the local coast.
Traditional Bari focaccia made with soft dough enriched with potato, topped with tomato, olives, and olive oil. It is a famous local street food found across the old city.
Respected restaurant focused on traditional Bari and Apulian cuisine, including orecchiette and seasonal local ingredients, in a warm, rustic setting.
More refined dining option in Bari offering polished Apulian cooking with seafood and regional specialties in an elegant atmosphere.
Popular seafood restaurant in central Bari known for raw and cooked local catches, generous portions, and a lively, informal atmosphere.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: casual food is affordable, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Airport to Bari 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 Bari, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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