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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
$20
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h
Buses per day
8
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 $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 8 buses that leave Parma for Bari on Wed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 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, May 27 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
FlixBus
2213
063 · 041
201 · 207
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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $116 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m 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 $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Bari costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Bari costing on average $116 (€94).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 9h 46m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $111 (€90) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€61). The journey takes 9h 46m 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 Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Bari buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2213 | 9:40 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 9h45 | 7:25 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 | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h10 | 8:00 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 13h15 | 11:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
201 · 207 | 10:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h05 | 8:40 PM 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 | |
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Buses from Parma to Bari run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) 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 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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.
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.
Bari’s main art gallery, known for Apulian paintings, religious art, and works from the 19th and 20th centuries. A strong choice for visitors interested in regional culture.
Museum and exhibition areas inside Bari’s Norman-Swabian Castle, often hosting historical displays in a major medieval setting. The site combines architecture and curated exhibits.
The atmospheric old town of narrow lanes, small squares, churches, and everyday street life. It is the heart of the city and the area most visitors should prioritize.
Bari’s iconic seafront promenade, ideal for walking, sea views, and sunset photos. It is one of the city’s signature public spaces and very popular on social media.
A famous lane in the old town where local women are often seen making fresh orecchiette by hand. It is one of Bari’s most recognizable and photographed local scenes.
Bari’s signature pasta dish of ear-shaped orecchiette with turnip tops, garlic, olive oil, and often anchovy. It is one of the city’s most iconic everyday foods.
A classic Barese baked dish layering rice, potatoes, and mussels with tomatoes, onion, and olive oil. It is a beloved home-style specialty of Bari and the wider Apulia coast.
Traditional Bari focaccia topped with tomato, olives, and olive oil, usually made with wheat flour and potato in the dough. It is one of the city’s most famous street foods.
Established restaurant offering refined Apulian cuisine with seafood and seasonal local ingredients. It is a good option for a more elegant dinner in Bari.
Popular seafood restaurant in central Bari known for octopus, raw seafood, and lively local atmosphere. A reliable choice for traditional coastal Apulian flavors.
Well-known casual spot famous for Bari street food, especially panzerotti, seafood sandwiches, and local specialties. Busy, informal, and convenient near the historic center.
Moderate by Italian standards. Food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels and tourist dining cost more in peak season.
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.
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.

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