- 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
kr119
Average price
kr356
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h
Buses per day
16
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Bari will cost around kr356 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr119.
Of the 16 buses that leave Parma for Bari on Wed, Aug 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 670 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 10 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.
2421
2213
FlixBus
2409 · 4411
3803 · 1107
2213
063 · 041
201 · 207
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr103. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr103, and a flight costs an average of kr137.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr243 Average price Cheapest | kr456 Average price | kr724 Average price | kr717 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Parma to Bari:
A bus is kr213 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Bari costing on average kr456.
A bus is kr480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Bari costing on average kr724.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around kr243 compared to roughly kr717 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr473. The journey takes 9h 45m versus 8h 48m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr298 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr348 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr330 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr338 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr318 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr247 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr338 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr326 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr470 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr330 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr416 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr476 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr426 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr381 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr278 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr306 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr493 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr135 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr358 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr285 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr119 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Bari buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2409 · 4411 | 9:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 13h20 | 10:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 13h15 | 11:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 14h05 | 12:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 21h40 | 11:50 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 13h35 | 3:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
3803 · 1181 | 3:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 14h15 | 5:20 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
3803 · 1107 | 3:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 13h10 | 4:15 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 13h50 | 6:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 18h50 | 12:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1 transfer | |
2213 | 9:40 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 9h45 | 7:25 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h10 | 8:00 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h05 | 7:55 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
063 · 041 | 9:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 9h55 | 7:50 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
2421 | 11:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 12h55 | 12:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 13h45 | 2:15 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 13h55 | 2:55 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Parma to Bari run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr103 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 416 miles (670 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 416 miles (670 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price kr103 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 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 Parma 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 Parma to Bari buses use the Parma, Terminal Bus to Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) station pair, with some services arriving at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe). Use this guide to compare Parma and Bari bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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 (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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