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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 on Sep 19
$41
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$65
Fastest journey on Sep 19
12 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
12 h 58 m
Buses on Sep 19
16
Distance
742 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Genoa to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Bari will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Bari without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $229.
Distance: 461 miles (742 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $229 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Bari:
A train is $43 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Bari costing on average $97 (€79).
A train is $176 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Bari costing on average $229 (€188).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 50m.
Bus takes on average 12h 54m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€79) compared to roughly $133 (€109) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 12h 54m versus 9h 19m 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.
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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Bari buses for today, Friday, September 18. 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 | 3:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 13h35 | 5:00 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 15h15 | 7:55 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 19h55 | 12:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 2 transfers | |
061 · 041 | 7:05 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 12h45 | 7:50 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 17h25 | 12:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 16h40 | 2:15 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 14h20 | 2:15 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 14h00 | 2:15 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 12h05 | 12:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 13h10 | 2:15 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 14h20 | 4:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 16h30 | 8:10 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 14h45 | 8:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 13h15 | 9:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 14h50 | 11:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 15h30 | 12:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 16h30 | 3:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Genoa to Bari run on average 14 times per day, taking around 12h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 461 miles (742 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 461 miles (742 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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 Genoa 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 Genoa to Bari buses use the Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 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 Genoa and Bari bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria. ATMs are several ATMs located nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria.
Available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries are nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel. ATMs are available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel.
Ticket office support is available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel.
Available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel: Accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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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