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Pinacoteca Metropolitana Corrado Giaquinto
Bari's main art museum, featuring Apulian painting and sculpture from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a grand palace.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$155
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$228
Fastest journey on Sep 01
12 h
Average journey duration on Sep 01
14 h 15 m
Trains on Sep 01
5
Distance
1027 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Bari will cost around $228 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Bari without transferring at least once.
EuroCity 173+
InterCityNotte 765
EuroCity 61+
9939
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 8819
EuroCity 61+
Intercity 609
EuroCity 61+
FRECCIAROSSA 8807
EuroCity 61+
FRECCIAROSSA 8807
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 8819
EuroCity 61+
Intercity 609
EuroCity 173+
InterCityNotte 765
EuroCity 61+
9939Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $106, while a train costs an average of $227.
Distance: 638 miles (1027 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$227 Average price | $169 Average price | $106 Average price Cheapest | $424 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 37m Average total duration 18h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bari:
A bus is $63 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bari costing on average $169.
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bari costing on average $227.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 21m.
Bus takes on average 18h 7m.
Tickets start at around $227 compared to roughly $424 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $197. The journey takes 13h 21m versus 12h 23m 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 Basel to Bari trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 61+ Intercity 609 | 6:30 AM Basel SBB | 14h35 | 9:05 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 61+ FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 6:30 AM Basel SBB | 12h00 | 6:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 61+ 9939 | 6:30 AM Basel SBB | 16h14 | 10:44 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 12h31 | 11:38 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 173+ InterCityNotte 765 | 3:04 PM Basel SBB | 15h56 | 7:00 AM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Basel to Bari run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $119 but you can travel from only $66 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 638 miles (1027 km) distance in 11h 57m.
Distance 638 miles (1027 km) |
Average train duration 13h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 11h 57m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Bari — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bari trip today.
Bari's main art museum, featuring Apulian painting and sculpture from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a grand palace.
A contemporary art museum and cinema space in the waterfront theater, hosting rotating exhibitions by Italian and international artists.
An archaeology museum with prehistoric, Peucetian, Greek, and Roman finds that illuminate Bari and wider Puglia's ancient past.
Bari's atmospheric old town of narrow lanes, courtyards, and churches, ideal for walking and discovering everyday local life.
The monumental seaside promenade offers long walks, sea views, and landmark architecture along one of Italy's finest urban waterfronts.
A broad seafront square by the old port, excellent for people-watching, sea breezes, and views near major historic landmarks.
Fresh handmade ear-shaped pasta with a slow-cooked tomato sauce, often topped with ricotta forte or grated cheese. A signature Sunday dish in Bari homes.
Orecchiette with turnip greens, garlic, olive oil, and often anchovies or chili. It is one of Apulia's most iconic everyday pasta dishes.
A folded pizza-like street food filled with tomato and mozzarella. In Bari it is a beloved snack, especially from historic bakeries.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant serving refined Apulian cuisine with seafood focus. Polished service and a modern setting in central Bari.
Historic old-town bakery famed for Focaccia Barese, panzerotti, and classic Bari street food. Casual, busy, and very local in feel.
Traditional restaurant known for seafood, orecchiette, and Apulian home-style cooking near the old port. Rustic and long established.
Moderate for Italy. Old town stays and dining are reasonable, while summer hotels cost more. Local buses and trains are fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine at cafes.
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Bari Centrale -> Piazza Aldo Moro
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Bari 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Bari trains use the Basel SBB to Bari Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bari Palese-Macchie. Use this guide to compare Basel and Bari train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf 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: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
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 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.
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.
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