The cheapest and fastest trains from Ancona to Bari Centrale
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona to Bari Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Bari Centrale will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 18 trains that leave Ancona for Bari Centrale on Sun, Jun 21, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 390 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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.
InterCityNotte 7572:56 AM5h14Ancona station8:10 AMBari Centrale$481One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 7552:50 AM4h50Ancona station7:40 AMBari Centrale$481One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 7652:46 AM4h14Ancona station7:00 AMBari Centrale$481One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6116:26 PM4h50Ancona station11:16 PMBari Centrale$571One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6072:26 PM4h32Ancona station6:58 PMBari Centrale$571One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 98096:50 PM3h44Ancona station10:34 PMBari Centrale$811One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 98051:37 PM3h50Ancona station5:27 PMBari Centrale$811One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88156:36 PM3h51Ancona station10:27 PMBari Centrale$811One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88093:37 PM3h53Ancona station7:30 PMBari Centrale$811One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88135:37 PM3h53Ancona station9:30 PMBari Centrale$811One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ancona to Bari Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Bari Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Bari Centrale:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Bari Centrale costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Bari Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
The journey is about 33m faster (4h 14m by train vs 4h 47m by car) and roughly $94 (€77) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 (€36) vs $137 (€112)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Ancona to Bari Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Bari Centrale trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 1:37 PM Ancona station | 3h50 | 5:27 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ancona PortLink ANP26+ FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 2:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 4h22 | 6:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Ancona PortLink ANP26+ Intercity 607 | 2:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 4h50 | 6:58 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607 | 2:26 PM Ancona station | 4h32 | 6:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ancona PortLink ANP28+ Intercity 1545 | 2:33 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 5h40 | 8:13 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 2:37 PM Ancona station | 3h53 | 6:30 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1545 | 2:58 PM Ancona station | 5h15 | 8:13 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ancona PortLink ANP30+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 2:58 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 4h32 | 7:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 3:37 PM Ancona station | 3h53 | 7:30 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ancona PortLink ANP34+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 4:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 4h22 | 8:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Ancona PortLink ANP34+ Intercity 609 | 4:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 4h57 | 9:05 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609 | 4:26 PM Ancona station | 4h39 | 9:05 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ancona PortLink ANP36+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 4:29 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 5h01 | 9:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 4:34 PM Ancona station | 3h56 | 8:30 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 5:37 PM Ancona station | 3h53 | 9:30 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ancona PortLink ANP40+ Intercity 611 | 5:38 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 5h38 | 11:16 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Ancona PortLink ANP40+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 5:38 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 4h49 | 10:27 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 611 | 6:26 PM Ancona station | 4h50 | 11:16 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 6:36 PM Ancona station | 3h51 | 10:27 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809 | 6:50 PM Ancona station | 3h44 | 10:34 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ancona PortLink ANP46+ FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 7:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 4h30 | 11:38 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 7:42 PM Ancona station | 3h56 | 11:38 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
InterCityNotte 765 | 2:46 AM Ancona station | 4h14 | 7:00 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 2:50 AM Ancona station | 4h50 | 7:40 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 757 | 2:56 AM Ancona station | 5h14 | 8:10 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 10:34 AM Ancona station | 3h57 | 2:31 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 10:39 AM Ancona station | 4h26 | 3:05 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 11:34 AM Ancona station | 3h56 | 3:30 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 12:26 PM Ancona station | 4h39 | 5:05 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ancona to Bari Centrale
Trains from Ancona to Bari Centrale run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:46, the last at 17:42. The fastest train covers the 242 miles (390 km) distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 242 miles (390 km) |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 12:46 AM |
Last train 5:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Ancona to Bari Centrale trainsFrecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Ancona and Bari Centrale from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ancona to Bari Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ancona to Bari Centrale by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bari Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ancona to Bari Centrale
Most Ancona to Bari Centrale trains use the Ancona to Bari Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bari Palese-Macchie. Use this guide to compare Ancona and Bari Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Ancona from Ancona city centre
Ancona is 1 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Ancona train station facilities and services
Ancona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Little Italy, Trattoria da Nordio
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ancona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Ancona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ancona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ancona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ancona: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Ancona, Grand Hotel Palace, SeePort Hotel.
Getting to Varano from Ancona city centre
Varano is 2 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Varano train station facilities and services
Varano has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Varano.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Varano.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Varano: WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Varano.
Getting to Bari Centrale from Bari city centre
Bari Centrale is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Centrale train station facilities and services
Bari Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Piccinni, La Tana Del Polpo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bari Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bari Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bari Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bari Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Centrale: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior Bari, Grand Hotel Leon d'Oro, Hotel Adria.
Getting to Bari Palese-Macchie from Bari city centre
Bari Palese-Macchie is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Palese-Macchie train station facilities and services
Bari Palese-Macchie has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Ramps, restrooms.
Getting to Bari Aeroporto from Bari city centre
Bari Aeroporto is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Aeroporto train station facilities and services
Bari Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Bacco, Ristorante Il Poeta Contadino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bari Aeroporto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bari Aeroporto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bari Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bari Aeroporto: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Aeroporto: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Parco Dei Principi Hotel Congress & SPA, Hotel Palumbo Masseria Sant'Anna, Vittoria Parc Hotel.
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