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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
€58
Average price
€73
Fastest journey
7 h 58 m
Average duration
8 h 2 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
665 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mantua to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mantua to Bari will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
It's difficult to get from Mantua to Bari without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+
Intercity 611
Regionale 17132+
Intercity 611
Regionale TTPER 22453+
Intercity 607
Regionale TTPER 22457+
Intercity 603
Regionale TTPER 22471+
Intercity 609
Regionale TTPER 22479 · Regionale Veloce 3929+
FRECCIAROSSA 8815
Regionale TTPER 16999 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+
FRECCIAROSSA 8811
Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+
FRECCIAROSSA 8813
Regionale TTPER 22471 · Regionale Veloce 3921+
FRECCIAROSSA 8809
Regionale TTPER 17003 · Regionale Veloce 3931+
FRECCIAROSSA 8819Trains from Mantua to Bari run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 413 miles (665 km) distance in 7h 58m.
Distance 413 miles (665 km) |
Average train duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 7h 58m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Mantua to Bari trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 22471 · Regionale Veloce 3921+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 11:29 AM Mantua station | 8h01 | 7:30 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 22471+ Intercity 609 | 11:29 AM Mantua station | 9h36 | 9:05 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17132+ Intercity 611 | 12:29 PM Mantua station | 10h47 | 11:16 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 16999 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 12:29 PM Mantua station | 8h01 | 8:30 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ Intercity 611 | 1:29 PM Mantua station | 9h47 | 11:16 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 1:29 PM Mantua station | 8h01 | 9:30 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 22479 · Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 2:29 PM Mantua station | 7h58 | 10:27 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17003 · Regionale Veloce 3931+ FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 3:29 PM Mantua station | 8h09 | 11:38 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 22457+ Intercity 603 | 5:35 AM Mantua station | 9h30 | 3:05 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 22453+ Intercity 607 | 9:29 AM Mantua station | 9h29 | 6:58 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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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 Mantua 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 Mantua to Bari trains use the Mantova to Bari Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bari Palese-Macchie. Use this guide to compare Mantua and Bari train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mantova is 1 km from Mantua city centre. Public transport options include:
Mantova 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 Masseria, Osteria dell'Oca
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Mantova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mantova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mantova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mantova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mantova.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Casa Poli, Hotel La Favorita, Hotel Broletto.
Borgochiesanuova is 3 km from Mantua city centre. Public transport options include:
Borgochiesanuova has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Available at Borgochiesanuova: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Borgochiesanuova.
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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