- Must visit
Museo Civico di Barletta
City museum inside the castle displaying archaeology, sculpture, and paintings. It is the best introduction to Barletta’s long history.
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
8 h 27 m
Average duration
8 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Barletta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Barletta will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 3 trains that leave Florence for Barletta on Tue, Aug 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct trains cover the 495 km distance in an average of 8 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 27 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest trains will take 8 h 50 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Barletta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €18.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€57 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €79 Average price | €147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Barletta:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Barletta costing on average €63.
A train is €35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Barletta costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Barletta take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Bus takes on average 9h 38m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €89. The journey takes 6h 51m versus 6h 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.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa.
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 Florence to Barletta trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:40 AM Florence | 8h50 | 8:30 PM Barletta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Florence | 10h34 | 5:14 AM Barletta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:38 PM Florence | 9h36 | 5:14 AM Barletta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:22 PM Florence | 8h27 | 4:49 AM Barletta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Florence to Barletta run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €18 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 5h 43m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average train duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Barletta — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barletta trip today.
City museum inside the castle displaying archaeology, sculpture, and paintings. It is the best introduction to Barletta’s long history.
Pinacoteca in Palazzo Della Marra, famous for works by Giuseppe De Nittis. Essential for nineteenth-century art and local heritage.
Archaeological area and museum beneath the cathedral, showing early Christian and medieval layers. Ideal for understanding the city’s origins.
Historic heart of Barletta with narrow lanes, churches, and noble buildings. Best area for wandering and discovering the city’s character.
Elegant square facing the theater and seafront. A lively meeting point for architecture, strolling, and people-watching in central Barletta.
Broad seafront promenade popular for walks, sea views, and sunset. It connects major landmarks with a relaxed local atmosphere.
Handmade orecchiette pasta, often served with tomato sauce, caciocavallo or turnip greens. It is a symbol of Apulian home cooking and Sunday family meals.
Burrata from nearby Andria, a fresh mozzarella shell filled with creamy stracciatella. It is one of the area’s most celebrated dairy specialties.
A folded semolina flatbread traditionally filled with tomato and mozzarella. Popular across Barletta and northern Puglia as a rustic street food and bakery favorite.
Refined seafood restaurant known for polished Apulian dishes and elegant service. A strong choice for a special dinner in Barletta.
Well-known local restaurant serving classic Apulian seafood and regional specialties in a traditional, welcoming setting.
Casual, reliable spot for pizza and southern Italian dishes. Popular for relaxed meals with generous portions and local flavors.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than Rome or Milan, while local trains and buses stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up at cafes and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for very good service.
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Barletta Railway Station -> Piazza Aldo Moro
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Barletta 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 Barletta, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to Barletta trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Barletta station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Barletta train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Barletta is 1 km from Barletta city centre. Public transport options include:
Barletta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Il Brigantino, Essenza Cibo Lento
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Barletta. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Barletta. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barletta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barletta: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barletta: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Dei Cavalieri, Nicotel Barletta, Hotel La Terrazza.
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