The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Bari Centrale
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
6 h 56 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
787 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Bari Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Bari Centrale will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 21 trains that leave Milan for Bari Centrale on Thu, May 07, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 787 km distance in an average of 7 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 56 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 7 h 7 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.
InterCityNotte 7559:50 PM9h50Milan Centrale7:40 AMBari Centrale$891One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+
Intercity 61112:15 PM11h01Milan Centrale11:16 PMBari Centrale$1021One-way2 transfers
Intercity 6035:25 AM9h40Milan Centrale3:05 PMBari Centrale$1031One-way0 transfers
Intercity 60911:15 AM9h50Milan Centrale9:05 PMBari Centrale$1031One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6057:05 AM10h00Milan Centrale5:05 PMBari Centrale$1031One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 880912:35 PM6h56Milan Centrale7:31 PMBari Centrale$1561One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88111:35 PM7h01Milan Centrale8:36 PMBari Centrale$1561One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 880711:35 AM7h02Milan Centrale6:37 PMBari Centrale$1561One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88132:35 PM7h05Milan Centrale9:40 PMBari Centrale$1561One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 98093:35 PM7h07Milan Centrale10:42 PMBari Centrale$1561One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Milan to Bari Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Bari Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 489 miles (787 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $280 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Bari Centrale:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Bari Centrale costing on average $87 (€70).
A bus is $94 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Bari Centrale costing on average $132 (€105).
Other travel options to Bari Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
The journey is about 36m faster (8h 33m by train vs 9h 9m by car) and roughly $192 (€153) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($87 (€70) vs $280 (€223)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Milan to Bari Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Bari Centrale trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ InterCityNotte 770+ FRECCIARGENTO 8303 | 10:05 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 14h36 | 12:41 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
Intercity 603 | 5:25 AM Milan Centrale | 9h40 | 3:05 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 7:05 AM Milan Centrale | 10h00 | 5:05 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 · FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 7h21 | 2:31 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 7:50 AM Milan Centrale | 7h47 | 3:37 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 · FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 7h27 | 3:37 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Intercity 605 | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 8h35 | 5:05 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607 | 9:10 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 9h48 | 6:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 10:13 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 7h14 | 5:27 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 609 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 9h50 | 9:05 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623+ Intercity 611 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 11h51 | 11:16 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 7h02 | 6:37 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ Intercity 611 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 11h01 | 11:16 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 6h56 | 7:31 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 7h01 | 8:36 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | On time 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 8h30 | 10:10 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 7h05 | 9:40 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 · FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 7h25 | 10:35 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 7h07 | 10:42 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 7h12 | 11:47 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 9h50 | 7:40 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Bari Centrale
Trains from Milan to Bari Centrale run on average 19 times per day, taking around 8h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 489 miles (787 km) distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 489 miles (787 km) |
Average train duration 8h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento from Milan to Bari Centrale trainsFrecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento trains will get you between Milan and Bari Centrale from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Bari Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Bari Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Bari Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza Aldo Moro.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Piccinni
- La Tana Del Polpo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Excelsior Bari
- Grand Hotel Leon d'Oro
- Hotel Adria
- Located in the main hall
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for regional and high-speed trains
- Hall 2: platforms 9-16 for long-distance and international trains
- Metro: Line FM1
- Bus: Several lines available
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