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Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica
Housed in a medieval monastery, this museum exhibits archaeological finds from the region's long history.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
391 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bari will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 11 buses that leave Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport for Bari on Mon, May 18, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 391 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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.
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1113Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $139 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bari:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bari costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $110 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bari costing on average $139 (€112).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€23) compared to roughly $123 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94 (€76). The journey takes 6h 31m versus 4h 30m 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 FlixBus, Itabus, 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 04:05AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:19AM | Duration 6h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bari buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 8h30 | 12:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 7h50 | 2:55 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 6h15 | 8:10 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4411 | 3:20 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 7h30 | 10:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 6h30 | 11:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 7h50 | 3:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
1101 | 9:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 6h50 | 4:20 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 8h45 | 6:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 14h15 | 12:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1 transfer | |
1107 | 10:45 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 6h34 | 5:19 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1113 | 11:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 7h25 | 6:55 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Bari run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:05, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 242 miles (391 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 242 miles (391 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 5:05 AM |
Last bus 9:45 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.
Housed in a medieval monastery, this museum exhibits archaeological finds from the region's long history.
An art gallery showcasing works from southern Italy, including modern and classical pieces.
Historic castle with a museum offering insights into Bari's medieval past, architecture, and culture.
The historic old town of Bari, filled with narrow streets, beautiful churches, and vibrant Italian culture.
Bari’s primary shopping street, lined with fashionable boutiques and cafes.
A lively square connecting modern and old Bari, known for its cultural significance and local events.
A traditional Puglian pasta dish made with orecchiette and turnip tops, often cooked with garlic, olive oil, and anchovies.
A casserole of rice, potatoes, mussels, tomatoes, and onions baked with breadcrumbs and cheese. A classic comfort food in Bari.
A type of thick, soft bread topped with tomatoes, olives, and sometimes onions, famous in Bari.
Compared to other Italian cities, accommodation is affordable, but dining and attractions can be moderately priced.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up the bill or leave extra change. In restaurants, leave 5-10% if service is good.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 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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