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Bus from Florence to Bari

The journey on buses from Florence to Bari covers a distance of around 338 miles (545 km) and on average the trip take a little less than 10h 15min with the quickest trip being an overnight bus that will take around 9h 35min.

Florence to Bari Bus Time: Daily Departures

The schedule for buses to Bari from Florence is roughly the same every day of the week with the first departure occurring at around 9:40 a.m., another departure coming early in the evening, and the final departure of the day departing just after 10:00 p.m. The bus that leaves in the morning is the longest trip mostly due to the fact of traffic conditions that will likely occur during that time of the day. The first two buses of the day are direct routes although the final bus does require one transfer during the route in the city of Bologna for roughly 20min.

How long is the journey by bus from Florence to Bari?

The trip on Florence to Bari buses covers a distance of around 338 miles (545 km) heading south through the heart of Italy. The trip can take anywhere from around 9h 30min up to about 11h depending on the departure you choose. The only bus that requires a transfer on this route is the one that departs just after 10:00 p.m. and you will change buses in Bologna.

Bus from Florence to Bari: Fountain of Neptune in Florence. Source: Shutterstock

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for bus from Florence to Bari?

Departure bus station: Florence Villa Costanza Station. This station has a location to southwest of the center of Florence. You can get to the station from the city center by either a bus or a tram and each takes about 20min to make the journey of around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) to the station. This is a modest station that is typical in a lot of Italian cities and it offers amenities such as restrooms, a restaurant and a small market, plus ample seating options to wait for your bus.

Arrival bus station: Bari Stazione Centrale on Via Guiseppe Capruzzi. This is a very common transportation hub in Italy since the station has both bus and train routes. In fact, there are about 400 buses and 300 trains that make stops at this station every day. The station is right in the heart of the center of the city so you will not need to travel far once you get off your bus. If you want to head to the popular waterfront after your trip you can travel the 0.8 miles (1.3 km) in around 10min by car but there are no public transportation options, unfortunately. Some of the amenities that travelers can find in the station include luggage storage, ticket offices, public restrooms, an information booth as well as dining and shopping choices.

Which bus companies travel from Florence to Bari?

The sole provider of buses from Florence to Bari is Marinobus which is a very well_known bus company in Italy offering routes to a number of cities throughout the country. They offer a bus in both the morning and the early evening hours that are direct routes meaning passengers will not need to transfer to another bus during the journey. Their overnight bus that departs Florence just after 10:00 p.m. does require one transfer in the city of Bologna but this is also the shortest trip of the three.

Marinobus buses from Florence to Bari

This bus company offers three daily Florence to Bari buses with the first of these buses departing the bus station in Florence at around 9:40 a.m. The journey on this bus is the longest of the offerings and will take around 11h to complete. Their second bus of the day leaves at around 7:35 p.m. and can make the trip to Bari in around 10h 40min. Their final bus of the day is overnight but that departs Florence at around 10:10 p.m. and will make the trip in roughly 9h 35min.

Traveling by bus is a sustainable journey

By its very nature traveling by bus is a very environmentally friendly way to travel. With so many people traveling on one vehicle as opposed to all of them taking their own vehicle, the emissions generated during the trip are far smaller. As a very large provider of bus routes in the country, Marinobus has implemented an environmental policy that extends to all parts of their operation to make sure they are minimizing their environmental footprint during trips such as this one.

Bus Florence to Bari: Services on Board

Marinobus offers a single class of seating on their buses. While that may seem limiting you will soon find that when you step onboard one of their buses that their lounge chairs are quite luxurious and roomy. Passengers will find free Wi_Fi on the bus and they can bring a personal bag aboard the bus. Travelers can also place two larger bags under the bus. If you would like to travel by your bike you can place it under the bus just as you would another piece of luggage. Pets can travel on these buses as well but they must be in an approved carrier. Pets must ride on the floor of the bus next to the seat of the passenger. Marinobus makes sure that all passengers with limited mobility or disabilities receive the same experience as all other passengers. To that end, they will allow those that need extra assistance to bring a companion along on their travels free of charge.

How to find cheap bus tickets from Florence to Bari?

While traveling on buses to Bari from Florence can seem like a great adventure that does not mean it isn't also a good idea to try to save some money on your bus fare whenever you can. One of the best tips that we can offer to do this is to try to book well ahead of the day you plan to travel. Fares are often much cheaper when you book well in advance of your trip. Another way to save money is to be flexible on the times and days that you travel. As you will see on this route some of the buses are more expensive than others so if you can be flexible in your departure and arrival times you can save some money. Another trick for saving money that you can see on this route is if you are willing to take buses that require a transfer as these are often cheaper than direct buses.

Bus from Florence to Bari: red historic building in Bari. Source: Shutterstock

To Bari by bus—travel tips

Bari is a quite large and incredibly picturesque seaside town in Italy. This is often a city that acts as a jumping_off point for those that are traveling to the south of Italy or what people often referred to as Italy's boot. Bari is like quite a few cities in Italy in that it is a great mix of buildings and artwork that date back several centuries yet it also contains quite a few modern touches. One of the best reasons to visit the city is that you are going to find plenty of local fresh seafood including the specialty of Bari called Tiella that is a rice dish that also includes potatoes and mussels.

Of course, no city in Italy would be complete without several great pasta dishes to sample as well. With a climate that is a wonderful experience most months of the year, there are plenty of reasons to visit this amazing oceanside city. Some spots that you will definitely want to visit while you are here include:

• Piaza del Ferrarese
• Museo Teatro Margherita
• Piazza Mercantile
• Teatro Petruzzelli
• Catedral basilica de San Sabino
• Direzione regionale Musei
• Basilica San Nicola