- Must visit
Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$98
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$134
Fastest journey on Sep 18
9 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
9 h 53 m
Trains on Sep 18
48
Distance
562 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bari to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Trieste will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
It's difficult to get from Bari to Trieste without transferring at least once.
InterCityNotte 752+
Regionale Veloce 3998 · Regionale Veloce 3433
Intercity 606+
Regionale Veloce 3978 · Regionale Veloce 3441
Intercity 608+
Regionale Veloce 3982 · Regionale Veloce 3443
Intercity 610+
Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale Veloce 3445
Intercity 612 · Intercity 592
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 · FRECCIAROSSA 9759
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422 · FRECCIAROSSA 9737
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+
Intercity 588
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+
Intercity 592Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bari to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $198.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $100 Average price | $275 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 52m Average total duration 15h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Bari to Trieste:
A train is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bari to Trieste costing on average $100 (€82).
A train is $131 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Trieste costing on average $198 (€162).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 48m.
Bus takes on average 15h 22m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $275 (€225) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $209 (€171). The journey takes 9h 48m versus 9h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Trieste trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 · FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ Regionale Veloce 3439 | 5:20 AM Bari Centrale | 10h24 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ 8910+ Regionale Veloce 3441 · Regionale 16641 | 5:20 AM Bari Centrale | 12h48 | 6:08 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ 8908+ Regionale Veloce 3569 · Regionale Veloce 3441 | 5:20 AM Bari Centrale | 12h24 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ 8908+ Regionale Veloce 3569 · Regionale 16641 | 5:20 AM Bari Centrale | 12h48 | 6:08 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 606 · Intercity 588 | 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 12h42 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale Veloce 3978 · Regionale Veloce 3441 | 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 11h49 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606+ 8910+ Regionale Veloce 3441 · Regionale 16641 | 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 12h13 | 6:08 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 606+ 8910+ Regionale Veloce 3441 · Regionale 1899 | 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 13h02 | 6:57 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 606+ 8910+ Regionale Veloce 3441 · Regionale Veloce 3571 | 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 12h49 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9416+ Regionale Veloce 3569 | 6:35 AM Bari Centrale | 10h09 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ 8910+ Regionale Veloce 3441 · Regionale 1899 | 6:35 AM Bari Centrale | 12h22 | 6:57 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ 8910+ Regionale Veloce 3441 · Regionale 16641 | 6:35 AM Bari Centrale | 11h33 | 6:08 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ 8910+ Regionale Veloce 3441 · Regionale Veloce 3571 | 6:35 AM Bari Centrale | 12h09 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 · FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 7:30 AM Bari Centrale | 10h14 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ 8914+ Intercity 588+ Regionale 1899 | 7:30 AM Bari Centrale | 11h27 | 6:57 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ 8914+ Regionale Veloce 3571 · Regionale Veloce 3443 | 7:30 AM Bari Centrale | 12h14 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ 8914+ Regionale Veloce 3571 · Regionale 1899 | 7:30 AM Bari Centrale | 11h27 | 6:57 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ Regionale Veloce 3982 · Regionale Veloce 3443 | 8:06 AM Bari Centrale | 11h38 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ 8916+ Regionale Veloce 3443 · Regionale 16647 | 8:06 AM Bari Centrale | 12h04 | 8:10 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ 8916+ Regionale Veloce 3443 · Regionale Veloce 3581 | 8:06 AM Bari Centrale | 12h38 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ 8916+ Regionale Veloce 3443 · Regionale 23043 | 8:06 AM Bari Centrale | 12h15 | 8:21 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ Intercity 588 | 8:30 AM Bari Centrale | 10h07 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ 8916+ Regionale Veloce 3443 · Regionale 23043 | 8:30 AM Bari Centrale | 11h51 | 8:21 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ 8916+ Regionale Veloce 3443 · Regionale Veloce 3581 | 8:30 AM Bari Centrale | 12h14 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ 8916+ Regionale Veloce 3443 · Regionale 16647 | 8:30 AM Bari Centrale | 11h40 | 8:10 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422 · FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 9:30 AM Bari Centrale | 9h57 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ 8920+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ Intercity 592 | 9:30 AM Bari Centrale | 14h08 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ 8918+ Regionale Veloce 3445 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 9:30 AM Bari Centrale | 13h25 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ 8928+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ Intercity 592 | 9:30 AM Bari Centrale | 14h08 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 610+ Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 9:55 AM Bari Centrale | 11h49 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 610+ 8928+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ Intercity 592 | 9:55 AM Bari Centrale | 13h43 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 610+ 8918+ Regionale Veloce 3445 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 9:55 AM Bari Centrale | 13h00 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 610+ 8918+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ Intercity 592 | 9:55 AM Bari Centrale | 13h43 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ Regionale Veloce 3581 | 10:30 AM Bari Centrale | 10h14 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ 8928+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ Intercity 592 | 10:30 AM Bari Centrale | 13h08 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ 8920+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ Intercity 592 | 10:30 AM Bari Centrale | 13h08 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ 8918+ Regionale Veloce 3445 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 10:30 AM Bari Centrale | 12h25 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 11:30 AM Bari Centrale | 10h25 | 9:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 11:30 AM Bari Centrale | 9h57 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ 8928+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ Intercity 592 | 11:30 AM Bari Centrale | 12h08 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ 8928+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 11:30 AM Bari Centrale | 12h15 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ 8920+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ Intercity 592 | 11:30 AM Bari Centrale | 12h08 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 612 · Intercity 592 | 11:55 AM Bari Centrale | 11h43 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612+ 8920+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ Intercity 592 | 11:55 AM Bari Centrale | 11h43 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ 8920+ Regionale Veloce 3861+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 11:55 AM Bari Centrale | 11h50 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ Intercity 592 | 1:30 PM Bari Centrale | 10h08 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 · FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 2:30 PM Bari Centrale | 9h15 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bari to Trieste run on average 26 times per day, taking around 9h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 349 miles (562 km) distance in 8h 41m.
Distance 349 miles (562 km) |
Average train duration 9h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 8h 41m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Trieste 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 Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bari to Trieste trains use the Bari Centrale to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Bari and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bari Centrale is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Piccinni, La Tana Del Polpo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bari Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bari Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bari Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Centrale: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior Bari, Grand Hotel Leon d'Oro, Hotel Adria.
Bari Aeroporto is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Ristorante Bacco, Ristorante Il Poeta Contadino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bari Aeroporto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bari Aeroporto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bari Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari Aeroporto: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Aeroporto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Parco Dei Principi Hotel Congress & SPA, Hotel Palumbo Masseria Sant'Anna, Vittoria Parc Hotel.
Bari Palese-Macchie is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Palese-Macchie has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Ramps, restrooms.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste 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 options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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