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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
$19
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salerno to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Bari will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 15 buses that leave Salerno for Bari on Mon, May 25, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 182 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Salerno to Bari:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Bari costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 4h 26m versus 2h 42m 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 Miccolis, Sitacampania, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, TTI Leonettibus.
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 02:25AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:53PM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:53PM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Sitacampania | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Sitacampania | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:52PM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:52PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:52PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:22PM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:22PM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:43PM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:43PM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Bari buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:10 AM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 4h40 | 11:50 AM Bari, Corso Antonio De Tullio (in front of the Port newsstand) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 4h30 | 11:40 AM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 · 1109 | 9:30 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 6h35 | 4:05 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ489 · Autobus PZ614 · Regionale 4357 | 10:00 AM Salerno station | 8h13 | 6:13 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ489 · Autobus PZ614 · Regionale 4357 | 10:00 AM Salerno station | 8h13 | 6:13 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ419+ BUS LP701+ Regionale 19852 | 10:00 AM Salerno station | 8h10 | 6:10 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ419+ BUS LP701+ Intercity 704 | 10:00 AM Salerno station | 5h55 | 3:55 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 4h05 | 3:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
321 | 12:35 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 5h10 | 5:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 5h15 | 6:05 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA31D · Autobus NA151+ FRECCIAROSSA 8317 | 2:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h40 | 8:20 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA151+ FRECCIAROSSA 8317 | 2:55 PM Salerno station | 5h25 | 8:20 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
1201 | 3:15 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 4h30 | 7:45 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 4h55 | 8:35 PM Bari, Corso Antonio De Tullio (in front of the Port newsstand) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 4h45 | 8:25 PM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PZ411 · Autobus PZ622 · Regionale 4373 | 4:00 PM Salerno station | 7h43 | 11:43 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ411 · Autobus PZ622 · Regionale 4373 | 4:00 PM Salerno station | 7h43 | 11:43 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 4h40 | 9:40 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 4h30 | 10:20 PM Bari, Corso Antonio De Tullio (in front of the Port newsstand) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 4h20 | 10:10 PM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 4h30 | 11:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 10h25 | 12:50 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Salerno to Bari run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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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.
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