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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
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manfredonia to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manfredonia to Bari will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 1 buses that leave Manfredonia for Bari on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manfredonia to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manfredonia to Bari:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manfredonia to Bari costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 29m 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 Cotrap, BlaBlaCar, Sita Sud S.r.l..
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Sita Sud S.r.l. | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Sita Sud S.r.l. | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Manfredonia to Bari buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:40 PM Manfredonia | 1h10 | 6:50 PM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Manfredonia | 1h30 | 11:00 PM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
![]() | 7:05 AM Manfredonia | 2h10 | 9:15 AM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Manfredonia to Bari run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:50, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 6:50 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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