- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
786 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bari to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Milan Centrale will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 32 trains that leave Bari for Milan Centrale on Mon, Jun 01, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 786 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 7 h 5 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.
Intercity 614
Intercity 606
InterCityNotte 752
InterCityNotte 758
Intercity 610+
Regionale TRENORD 2642
FRECCIAROSSA 9806
FRECCIAROSSA 8814
FRECCIAROSSA 8830
FRECCIAROSSA 9806
FRECCIAROSSA 8814Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bari to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 488 miles (786 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $267 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Milan Centrale costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Milan Centrale costing on average $107 (€86).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
The journey is about 1h 11m faster (8h 29m by train vs 9h 40m by car) and roughly $183 (€147) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($84 (€68) vs $267 (€215)). 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 Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Milan Centrale trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ 9958 | 1:30 PM Bari Centrale | 7h50 | 9:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ 9994 | 1:30 PM Bari Centrale | 8h45 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ 9944 | 1:30 PM Bari Centrale | 8h15 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 2:10 PM Bari Centrale | 8h40 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9560+ 9962 | 2:10 PM Bari Centrale | 10h10 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9560+ 8158 | 2:10 PM Bari Centrale | 9h10 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 · FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 2:30 PM Bari Centrale | 7h20 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828+ 9994 | 2:30 PM Bari Centrale | 7h45 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828+ 9944 | 2:30 PM Bari Centrale | 7h15 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828+ 9954 | 2:30 PM Bari Centrale | 7h50 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 4:30 PM Bari Centrale | 6h55 | 11:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830+ 9962 | 4:30 PM Bari Centrale | 7h50 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 758 | 9:28 PM Bari Centrale | 9h37 | 7:05 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 752 | 9:45 PM Bari Centrale | 9h30 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 | 10:10 PM Bari Centrale | 10h40 | 8:50 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 788+ FRECCIAROSSA 9608 | 12:01 AM Bari Centrale | 9h59 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4300+ FRECCIAROSSA 9620 | 4:15 AM Bari Centrale | 8h09 | 12:24 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 5:10 AM Bari Centrale | 7h20 | 12:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 5:20 AM Bari Centrale | 7h10 | 12:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 606 | 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 9h35 | 3:30 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 6:25 AM Bari Centrale | 7h00 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 6:35 AM Bari Centrale | 6h50 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9928 | 6:50 AM Bari Centrale | 8h30 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 7:20 AM Bari Centrale | 7h05 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 7:30 AM Bari Centrale | 6h55 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 608 | 8:06 AM Bari Centrale | 9h39 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 · FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 8:20 AM Bari Centrale | 7h30 | 3:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 · FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 8:30 AM Bari Centrale | 7h20 | 3:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 9:20 AM Bari Centrale | 7h50 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 9:20 AM Bari Centrale | 7h30 | 4:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 9:30 AM Bari Centrale | 7h40 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 9:30 AM Bari Centrale | 7h20 | 4:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 9:55 AM Bari Centrale | 10h40 | 8:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 10:20 AM Bari Centrale | 7h30 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 10:20 AM Bari Centrale | 7h50 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 10:30 AM Bari Centrale | 7h20 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 10:30 AM Bari Centrale | 7h40 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 11:30 AM Bari Centrale | 7h40 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 11:30 AM Bari Centrale | 7h20 | 6:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612 | 11:55 AM Bari Centrale | 9h45 | 9:40 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bari to Milan Centrale run on average 20 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 488 miles (786 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 488 miles (786 km) |
Average train duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 6h 55m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 9:10 PM |
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One of Milan’s premier art museums, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
The museum site hosting Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie, one of Milan’s most sought-after cultural visits.
A leading museum of 20th-century Italian art overlooking Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist and modern collections.
Milan’s main square and the city’s symbolic heart, ideal for first-time visitors, landmark views, and people-watching.
A charming historic neighborhood of narrow streets, elegant buildings, galleries, and boutiques, popular for strolling and atmosphere.
Milan’s canal-side area known for scenic walks, bridges, and lively urban character, especially photogenic in the evening.
Creamy saffron risotto, the signature dish of Milan, prized for its rich flavor and golden color.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, a classic Milanese main course with a crisp exterior and tender meat.
Braised veal shanks, often served with risotto, loved in Milan for its deep, slow-cooked flavor.
Elegant fine-dining venue at Excelsior Hotel Gallia near Milano Centrale, known for upscale Italian cuisine.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant celebrated for creative vegetarian cuisine and a distinctive fine-dining experience.
Well-known modern Milanese restaurant serving refined Lombard classics in a stylish, contemporary setting.
Generally pricier than many Italian cities, especially near the station. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto charge. Tipping is not mandatory, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated.
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