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Teatro Margherita - Museo del Novecento
A restored sea-front theater now used for modern and contemporary art exhibitions. It is one of Bari’s most photogenic cultural venues and a popular stop on the waterfront.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
10 h 39 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Locri to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Locri to Bari will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 1 buses that leave Locri for Bari on Thu, May 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 324 km distance in an average of 10 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 39 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 10 h 39 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locri to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Locri to Bari:
A train is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Locri to Bari costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Autolinee Federico | Departure Time 07:07AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 11h23 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Autolinee Federico | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Autolinee Federico | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 10h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:52PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 10h18 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Locri to Bari buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:31 PM Locri | 10h39 | 5:10 AM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Locri to Bari run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:46, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 201 miles (324 km) distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 201 miles (324 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 10m |
First bus 5:46 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% in restaurants for good service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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