- Must visit
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
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Monopoli to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monopoli to Bari will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 5 buses that leave Monopoli for Bari on Wed, Jul 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
Autobus FS Sud Est 15002
Autobus FS Sud Est 15110
Autobus FS Sud Est 15060
Autobus FS Sud Est 15136
Autobus FS Sud Est 15016
Autobus FS Sud Est 15002
Autobus FS Sud Est 15016
Autobus FS Sud Est 15060
Autobus FS Sud Est 15136
Autobus FS Sud Est 15110Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monopoli to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Monopoli to Bari:
A bus is $0.19 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monopoli to Bari costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 57m versus 37m 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Monopoli to Bari buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FS Sud Est 15060 | 6:40 PM Monopoli | 1h05 | 7:45 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
Autobus FS Sud Est 15002 | 6:35 AM Monopoli | 1h00 | 7:35 AM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15110 | 7:30 AM Monopoli | 1h10 | 8:40 AM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15016 | 8:50 AM Monopoli | 1h00 | 9:50 AM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15136 | 3:45 PM Monopoli | 1h05 | 4:50 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Monopoli to Bari run on average 7 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:25, the last at 22:51. The fastest bus covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average bus duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 3m |
First bus 4:25 AM |
Last bus 10:51 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
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 Monopoli 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 Monopoli to Bari buses use the to Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) station pair, with some services arriving at Bari, Via G.Capruzzi (Terminal Bus “FS Park”). Use this guide to compare Monopoli and Bari bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria del Corso (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino).
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Elevators, ramps.
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