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Revoltella Museum
Major modern art museum in a historic palace, known for 19th- and 20th-century Italian art and elegant interiors.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 54 m
Trains per day
25
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 $136 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
InterCityNotte 754+
Regionale Veloce 3960 · Regionale Veloce 3579
Intercity 606+
Regionale Veloce 3978 · Regionale Veloce 3441
Intercity 608+
Regionale Veloce 3982 · Regionale Veloce 3443
Intercity 610+
Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale Veloce 3445
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 · FRECCIAROSSA 9759
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422 · FRECCIAROSSA 9737
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749
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 bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $99 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $273 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 25m Average total duration 13h 55m 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 |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Trieste costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Trieste costing on average $99 (€81).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 31m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
Tickets start at around $99 (€81) compared to roughly $273 (€224) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $174 (€142). The journey takes 10h 31m 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, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 752+ Regionale Veloce 3998 · Regionale Veloce 3433 | 9:45 PM Bari Centrale | 11h59 | 9:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Regionale Veloce 3960 · Regionale Veloce 3435 | 10:10 PM Bari Centrale | 13h38 | 11:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 · FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ Regionale Veloce 3439 | 5:20 AM Bari Centrale | 10h24 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 · FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ 8918 | On time 5:20 AM Bari Centrale | 15h36 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale Veloce 3978 · Regionale Veloce 3441 | 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 11h49 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606 · Intercity 588 | 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 12h42 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale Veloce 3978+ 8918 | On time 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 15h01 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9416+ 8918 | On time 6:35 AM Bari Centrale | 14h21 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9416+ Regionale Veloce 3569 | 6:35 AM Bari Centrale | 10h09 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 · FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 7:30 AM Bari Centrale | 10h14 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 · FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ 8918 | On time 7:30 AM Bari Centrale | 13h26 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ Regionale Veloce 3982 · Regionale Veloce 3443 | 8:06 AM Bari Centrale | 11h38 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ Regionale Veloce 3982+ 8918 | On time 8:06 AM Bari Centrale | 12h50 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ 8918 | On time 8:30 AM Bari Centrale | 12h26 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ Intercity 588 | 8:30 AM Bari Centrale | 10h07 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | On time 9:28 AM Bari Centrale | 11h28 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422 · FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 9:28 AM Bari Centrale | 9h59 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 610+ Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 9:55 AM Bari Centrale | 11h49 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | On time 10:30 AM Bari Centrale | 10h26 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ Regionale Veloce 3581 | 10:30 AM Bari Centrale | 10h14 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 11:28 AM Bari Centrale | 10h27 | 9:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 11:28 AM Bari Centrale | 9h59 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612 · Intercity 592 | 11:55 AM Bari Centrale | 11h43 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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 15 times per day, taking around 10h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 349 miles (562 km) distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 349 miles (562 km) |
Average train duration 10h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 9h 15m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Major modern art museum in a historic palace, known for 19th- and 20th-century Italian art and elegant interiors.
Memorial museum at the former Nazi detention and extermination camp, an important historical and educational site.
Archaeology museum with Roman finds, sculptures and artifacts that highlight Trieste's ancient history.
Trieste's grand seafront square, famous for its elegant architecture and lively atmosphere day and night.
Picturesque canal lined with historic buildings, churches and cafés, one of the city's most photographed walks.
Long pier stretching into the Adriatic, beloved for sunset walks and open views back toward the city.
Hearty Triestine soup of sauerkraut or beans, potatoes, and pork, reflecting the city’s Central European and Adriatic influences.
Potato dumplings stuffed with plums, then dressed with butter, breadcrumbs, sugar, and cinnamon; a classic dish from the Trieste area.
Ham baked in a bread crust, traditionally served warm with mustard and horseradish, showing Trieste’s Austro-Hungarian culinary heritage.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for polished service and contemporary cuisine in central Trieste.
Historic, established trattoria famous for Triestine and Karst cuisine, game dishes, and a traditional atmosphere.
Well-regarded seafood trattoria with a refined but relaxed setting, specializing in fresh Adriatic fish and seasonal dishes.
Moderate by Italian standards. Coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Little or no tip for coffee at the bar.
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