- 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 on Oct 06
$24
Average ticket price on Oct 06
$30
Fastest journey on Oct 06
5 h
Average journey duration on Oct 06
5 h 31 m
Buses on Oct 06
20
Distance
374 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome 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 to Bari will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
On Tue, Oct 06, we found 20 buses from Rome to Bari, including 16 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 06 the direct buses cover the 374 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Tue, Oct 06 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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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FlixBusBuses from Rome to Bari run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 232 miles (374 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 232 miles (374 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Bari buses for today, Monday, October 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2421 | 5:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h30 | 12:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
335-BIS | 7:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h55 | 12:55 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1103 | 8:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h35 | 2:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h35 | 2:55 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h00 | 2:15 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1109 | 10:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h05 | 4:05 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h50 | 4:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1201 | 11:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h15 | 7:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h05 | 6:25 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1121 | 12:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h55 | 6:25 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h45 | 8:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
207 | 2:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h10 | 8:40 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1125 | 3:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h05 | 9:05 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h45 | 9:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4411 | 4:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h25 | 10:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h50 | 12:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h45 | 3:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1107 | 10:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h50 | 4:15 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 13h35 | 12:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1 transfer | |
133* · 108 | 11:15 PM Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 7h00 | 6:15 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
1101 | 11:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h55 | 5:20 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 5:00 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
108 | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h25 | 6:15 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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.
If you would like to quickly and easily travel from Rome to Bari, consider taking the bus. On an average day, there are three to five daily buses from Rome to Bari, with a weekly total of approximately 25 journeys. This trip generally does not require travelers to change buses, but you may have stops in additional cities along the way. The length of your voyage will depend on if there is any traffic at the time and how many cities your bus stops in, with the average duration being between 6h 15min to 6h 55min. When you arrive at your destination of Bari, you will find that there are many attractions for you to visit, including the Teatro Petruzzelli and the Castello Normanno-Svevo.
While the length of your trip can vary greatly depending on a variety of factors, such as road congestion and what time of the day your bus leaves, you can expect your journey to normally last between 6h 15min and 6h 55min. Buses from Rome to Bari are almost always direct, a factor that will help to save you time.
There are generally between three to five daily buses that depart Rome for Bari. On average, the weekly total is around 25 journeys between the two cities. While your bus may stop in additional cities before reaching your final destination of Bari, you do not need to worry about having to change buses during your voyage. The first bus of the day leaves at approximately 3:00 p.m., while the last bus of the day departs closer to 12:00 a.m.
Departure bus station: Buses for this trip generally leave from Autostazione Tiburtina, which is located in the northeast part of Rome. If you plan on getting here from the city center, you can take local train line 4734 Perugia to the Roma Tiburtina station, which will take you approximately 15 to 20min. It is also possible to take bus line 649, which will bring you to the station in 20 to 25min. This bus station offers a few different facilities for travelers, such as sitting areas, public restrooms, and access to complimentary Wi-Fi. Passengers are advised to arrive at Autostazione Tiburtina 30min before their bus will depart in order to have enough time for boarding.
Arrival bus station: Buses for this route usually arrive at the Bari bus stop located at Via Giuseppe Capruzzi, which is located directly in the city center. Like Autostazione Tiburtina, this station provides passengers with some sitting areas and access to public restrooms.
Buses from Rome to Bari are operated by one primary transport provider, which is MarinoBus. MarinoBus is an Italian company that was created in the 1950s and serves over 200 different destinations throughout Italy and other parts of Europe.
MarinoBus normally operates between three to five daily journeys from Rome to Bari, with there being approximately 25 buses serviced each week. Keep in mind that while you might not be required to change buses along the way, you may still stop in a few cities before reaching your final destination. The length of your bus ride will vary depending on a few different factors, such as how many cities you stop in along the way, and if there is any traffic at the time. However, you can generally expect for your voyage to last anywhere from 6h 15min to 6h 55min. For domestic trips, MarinoBus normally uses standard buses. If you end up deciding to refund your ticket, you can do so up to 48h before your departure, and will receive compensation of 70% of your ticket price. Once you are within the 48h period of your trip, you unfortunately will not be able to refund your reservation. According to the company’s ticket policy, it is not possible to exchange your ticket or receive a voucher in its place. MarinoBus normally keeps the same schedule for both weekdays and weekends, but the company may service fewer buses on Italian public holidays.
The company’s buses are equipped with a variety of facilities to make your voyage as comfortable as possible. For example, each seat has its own plug that can be used to charge all of your electronic devices. Almost all buses are air conditioned, which comes particularly in handy when you are traveling during the summer. There is complimentary Wi-Fi access on board, which you can use on most devices, including cell phones, tablets, and laptops. The seats are known for providing a spacious amount of legroom, and they recline in order to allow you to sit back and relax. There is also a toilet on board that all passengers are welcome to use. On some buses, there are televisions and stereos that will play media in order to help keep passengers entertained. You also have the option of purchasing light snacks and refreshments if you find yourself hungry before reaching Bari. All passengers are allowed to bring small pets with them as long as they are in proper carriers. Service animals are always welcome on board, no matter what size they are. Each passenger can bring one carry-on with them for free, and it is to be stored in the bus’ overhead compartment. You can also bring two additional pieces of luggage that are stored below the bus. You may bring your bike with you, as long as you can separate it and put it into a bag. Doing so will require you to pay an additional fee. If you or someone you are traveling with has limited mobility, call the company ahead of time in order to ensure that an employee is present to help with storing luggage and boarding.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 Rome to Bari buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 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 Rome and Bari bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus).
Available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Elevators, ramps.
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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