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Pinacoteca Metropolitana Corrado Giaquinto
Bari's main art museum, featuring Apulian painting and sculpture from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a grand palace.
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
22 h 55 m
Average duration
23 h 37 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
1184 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bari will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
Of the 19 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Bari on Wed, Aug 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 1184 km distance in an average of 23 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 22 h 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 1 d 27 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.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $207.
Distance: 735 miles (1184 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$134 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price | $428 Average price | $466 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 14m Average total duration 23h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 12m Average total duration 19h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bari:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bari costing on average $176 (€142).
A bus is $294 (€237) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bari costing on average $428 (€345).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 42m.
Bus takes on average 23h 44m.
Tickets start at around $134 (€108) compared to roughly $466 (€376) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $333 (€268). The journey takes 23h 44m versus 15h 25m 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.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator OneBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 46h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 24h27 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 44h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 42h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 26h42 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 31h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 38h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bari buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. 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 | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 27h35 | 2:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 27h10 | 4:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 23h15 | 2:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 28h45 | 8:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 44h47 | 12:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 42h05 | 11:50 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 3 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 31h42 | 3:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 26h50 | 11:20 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 34h10 | 6:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 33h30 | 6:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 39h35 | 12:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 3 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 35h05 | 11:50 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 26h30 | 6:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 32h35 | 12:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 26h10 | 6:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 24h05 | 7:55 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main | 22h55 | 7:10 AM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 23h25 | 7:55 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bari run on average 12 times per day, taking around 23h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 735 miles (1184 km) distance in 23h 15m.
Distance 735 miles (1184 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 23h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 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.
Bari's main art museum, featuring Apulian painting and sculpture from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a grand palace.
A contemporary art museum and cinema space in the waterfront theater, hosting rotating exhibitions by Italian and international artists.
An archaeology museum with prehistoric, Peucetian, Greek, and Roman finds that illuminate Bari and wider Puglia's ancient past.
Bari's atmospheric old town of narrow lanes, courtyards, and churches, ideal for walking and discovering everyday local life.
The monumental seaside promenade offers long walks, sea views, and landmark architecture along one of Italy's finest urban waterfronts.
A broad seafront square by the old port, excellent for people-watching, sea breezes, and views near major historic landmarks.
Fresh handmade ear-shaped pasta with a slow-cooked tomato sauce, often topped with ricotta forte or grated cheese. A signature Sunday dish in Bari homes.
Orecchiette with turnip greens, garlic, olive oil, and often anchovies or chili. It is one of Apulia's most iconic everyday pasta dishes.
A folded pizza-like street food filled with tomato and mozzarella. In Bari it is a beloved snack, especially from historic bakeries.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant serving refined Apulian cuisine with seafood focus. Polished service and a modern setting in central Bari.
Historic old-town bakery famed for Focaccia Barese, panzerotti, and classic Bari street food. Casual, busy, and very local in feel.
Traditional restaurant known for seafood, orecchiette, and Apulian home-style cooking near the old port. Rustic and long established.
Moderate for Italy. Old town stays and dining are reasonable, while summer hotels cost more. Local buses and trains are fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Bari buses use the Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) to Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła station pair, with some services arriving at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Bari bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets and cafes are inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof.
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: The station is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
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 is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bari. ATMs are aTMs located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bari.
Available at Bari: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari: Station is wheelchair accessible.
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