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Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica
The city’s main archaeological museum, housed in a historic waterfront complex with finds from prehistoric, Greek, Roman, and medieval Apulia.
Cheapest price
$171
Average price
$221
Fastest journey
23 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 35 m
Buses per day
17
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 $221 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
Of the 17 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Bari on Sun, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 1184 km distance in an average of 1 d 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 10 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 $61, and a train costs an average of $203.
Distance: 735 miles (1184 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $291 Average price | $419 Average price | $452 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 51m Average total duration 23h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m 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 $186 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bari costing on average $291 (€239).
A bus is $315 (€259) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bari costing on average $419 (€345).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 42m.
Bus takes on average 23h 21m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€86) compared to roughly $452 (€372) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $348 (€286). The journey takes 23h 21m 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, Infobus.
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 $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $236 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 24h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 28h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 42h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 26h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 40h47 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
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 $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 38h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 38h47 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bari buses for today, Saturday, July 11. 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 | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 26h00 | 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 | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 28h42 | 8:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 2 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 | 9:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 38h30 | 11:50 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 3 transfers | |
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 | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bari run on average 11 times per day, taking around 23h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) 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 0m.
Distance 735 miles (1184 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 23h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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 archaeological museum, housed in a historic waterfront complex with finds from prehistoric, Greek, Roman, and medieval Apulia.
Bari’s leading art gallery, known for Apulian paintings, Venetian works, and sea-view rooms along the Lungomare.
A landmark seafront theater now used for contemporary art exhibitions, appreciated for its unusual structure built over the water.
The atmospheric old town of narrow lanes, courtyards, churches, and lively local street life; the city’s essential walking area.
Bari’s monumental seafront promenade, ideal for walks, views, and classic city photos, especially around sunset.
A lively square at the gateway to the old town, popular for people-watching and easy access to major sights.
Bari’s signature pasta dish made with ear-shaped orecchiette, turnip tops, garlic, anchovies, and olive oil. It is one of the most iconic flavors of Puglia.
A traditional baked dish of rice, potatoes, and mussels layered with tomato, onion, and Pecorino. It is a classic home-style specialty from Bari and the surrounding coast.
Bari’s famous focaccia topped with tomato and olives, usually made with wheat flour and potato in the dough for a soft interior and crisp crust. It is a beloved local street food.
A respected restaurant focused on traditional Bari and wider Puglian cuisine, with a warm setting and carefully prepared regional specialties.
A well-known traditional restaurant in Bari Vecchia serving classic Apulian dishes in a rustic, atmospheric setting popular with both locals and visitors.
A popular casual spot recognized for creative sandwiches and street-food style interpretations of Bari and Puglian flavors in a lively central location.
Moderate by Italian standards. Food and coffee are reasonable, while hotels rise in peak summer and near the old town.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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.
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.
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