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Teatro Margherita - Museo del Novecento
A restored sea-front theater now used for modern and contemporary art exhibitions. It is one of Bari’s most photogenic cultural venues and a popular stop on the waterfront.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Monopoli to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monopoli to Bari will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 52 trains that leave Monopoli for Bari on Mon, May 25, 52 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 28 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.
Regionale Veloce 4388
Regionale 4440
Regionale Veloce 4416
Regionale 4446
Regionale Veloce 4442
Regionale Veloce 4386
Intercity 610
Regionale Veloce 4394
InterCityNotte 754
Regionale Veloce 4416Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monopoli to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Monopoli to Bari:
A bus is $0.20 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monopoli to Bari costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
The journey is about 7m faster (30m by train vs 37m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $9 (€7)). 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 Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Monopoli to Bari trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 4430 | 5:20 PM Monopoli | 0h38 | 5:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4434 | 6:41 PM Monopoli | 0h39 | 7:20 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23580 | 6:50 PM Monopoli | 0h38 | 7:28 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4436 | 7:17 PM Monopoli | 0h37 | 7:54 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23584 | 7:50 PM Monopoli | 0h39 | 8:29 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 752 | 9:09 PM Monopoli | 0h28 | 9:37 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4444 | 9:17 PM Monopoli | 0h37 | 9:54 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 754 | 9:40 PM Monopoli | 0h26 | 10:06 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23588 | 10:40 PM Monopoli | 0h39 | 11:19 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4490 | 11:10 PM Monopoli | 0h38 | 11:48 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 788 | 11:26 PM Monopoli | 0h29 | 11:55 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
Regionale 23572 | 4:41 AM Monopoli | 0h34 | 5:15 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23500 | 5:36 AM Monopoli | 0h38 | 6:14 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4374 | 6:15 AM Monopoli | 0h33 | 6:48 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23506 | 6:42 AM Monopoli | 0h38 | 7:20 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23510 | 7:11 AM Monopoli | 0h37 | 7:48 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4380 | 7:22 AM Monopoli | 0h37 | 7:59 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 35858 | 7:33 AM Monopoli | 0h29 | 8:02 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4386 | 7:50 AM Monopoli | 0h33 | 8:23 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4386 | 7:50 AM Monopoli | 0h22 | 8:12 AM Bari Torre Quetta | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23512 | 8:27 AM Monopoli | 0h33 | 9:00 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4388 | 8:38 AM Monopoli | 0h30 | 9:08 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23514 | 8:46 AM Monopoli | 0h49 | 9:35 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4394 | 9:10 AM Monopoli | 0h24 | 9:34 AM Bari Torre Quetta | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4394 | 9:10 AM Monopoli | 0h34 | 9:44 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23518 | 9:20 AM Monopoli | 0h48 | 10:08 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 610 | 9:28 AM Monopoli | 0h23 | 9:51 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23520 | 10:50 AM Monopoli | 0h48 | 11:38 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23522 | 11:20 AM Monopoli | 0h48 | 12:08 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4398 | 11:30 AM Monopoli | 0h30 | 12:00 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23524 | 11:50 AM Monopoli | 0h48 | 12:38 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4404 | 12:30 PM Monopoli | 0h28 | 12:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23528 | 12:50 PM Monopoli | 0h48 | 1:38 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614 | 12:57 PM Monopoli | 0h47 | 1:44 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23550 | 1:20 PM Monopoli | 0h53 | 2:13 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4406 | 1:30 PM Monopoli | 0h28 | 1:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23532 | 1:50 PM Monopoli | 0h48 | 2:38 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23534 | 2:20 PM Monopoli | 0h48 | 3:08 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4410 | 2:30 PM Monopoli | 0h28 | 2:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23536 | 2:50 PM Monopoli | 0h48 | 3:38 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4414 | 3:00 PM Monopoli | 0h28 | 3:28 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4416 | 3:30 PM Monopoli | 0h28 | 3:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23540 | 3:50 PM Monopoli | 0h48 | 4:38 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4418 | 3:58 PM Monopoli | 0h30 | 4:28 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23542 | 4:20 PM Monopoli | 0h48 | 5:08 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4422 | 4:30 PM Monopoli | 0h28 | 4:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23546 | 4:50 PM Monopoli | 0h48 | 5:38 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4426 | 5:00 PM Monopoli | 0h28 | 5:28 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Monopoli to Bari run on average 33 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 4:31 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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.
A restored sea-front theater now used for modern and contemporary art exhibitions. It is one of Bari’s most photogenic cultural venues and a popular stop on the waterfront.
Bari’s main art gallery, known for Apulian paintings, religious art, and works from the 19th and 20th centuries. A strong choice for visitors interested in regional culture.
Museum and exhibition areas inside Bari’s Norman-Swabian Castle, often hosting historical displays in a major medieval setting. The site combines architecture and curated exhibits.
The atmospheric old town of narrow lanes, small squares, churches, and everyday street life. It is the heart of the city and the area most visitors should prioritize.
Bari’s iconic seafront promenade, ideal for walking, sea views, and sunset photos. It is one of the city’s signature public spaces and very popular on social media.
A famous lane in the old town where local women are often seen making fresh orecchiette by hand. It is one of Bari’s most recognizable and photographed local scenes.
Bari’s signature pasta dish of ear-shaped orecchiette with turnip tops, garlic, olive oil, and often anchovy. It is one of the city’s most iconic everyday foods.
A classic Barese baked dish layering rice, potatoes, and mussels with tomatoes, onion, and olive oil. It is a beloved home-style specialty of Bari and the wider Apulia coast.
Traditional Bari focaccia topped with tomato, olives, and olive oil, usually made with wheat flour and potato in the dough. It is one of the city’s most famous street foods.
Established restaurant offering refined Apulian cuisine with seafood and seasonal local ingredients. It is a good option for a more elegant dinner in Bari.
Popular seafood restaurant in central Bari known for octopus, raw seafood, and lively local atmosphere. A reliable choice for traditional coastal Apulian flavors.
Well-known casual spot famous for Bari street food, especially panzerotti, seafood sandwiches, and local specialties. Busy, informal, and convenient near the historic center.
Moderate by Italian standards. Food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels and tourist dining cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% in restaurants for good service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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Bari Centrale -> Bari Vecchia
The train connection between Monopoli and Bari offers a convenient way to explore the beautiful Apulia region of Italy. Travelers can choose from several providers, including Regionale, Intercity, and Intercity Notte. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can easily enjoy a scenic journey along the Adriatic coast while experiencing comfortable travel options tailored to your schedule.
The train connection from Monopoli to Bari is direct, with a duration of just 28 minutes. There are approximately 25 connections available each day, providing ample options for travelers. The arrival stations in Bari include Torre Quetta, Centrale, Zona Industriale, Parco Sud, Palese-Macchie, and Marconi.
The first daily train from Monopoli to Bari departs at 06:27 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the vibrant city of Bari. The last journey of the day leaves at 10:41 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their evening activities before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Monopoli to Bari is €4. The average ticket price typically hovers around €4 as well, making this an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Italian cities.
Welcome to the Basilica di San Nicola, a stunning example of Romanesque architecture that dates back to the 11th century. This basilica is not only significant as a pilgrimage site for Christians but also houses the relics of Saint Nicholas, inspiring tales and traditions around gift-giving worldwide. As you explore its intricately designed interiors and beautiful mosaics, you'll discover how this sacred space has become a symbol of faith and community in Bari.
Next on our journey is the Castello Normanno-Svevo, an imposing fortress built by Roger II in the 12th century that showcases layers of history from Norman to Swabian influences. Its strategic location overlooking the Adriatic Sea highlights its importance as both a military stronghold and royal residence throughout various dynasties. Unique features like massive stone walls, impressive towers, and beautifully preserved courtyards invite you to step back in time while enjoying panoramic views over Bari's vibrant landscape.
Finally, we arrive at Teatro Petruzzelli, one of Italy’s most renowned opera houses with roots tracing back to 1903 when it first opened its doors. The theater holds immense cultural significance as it represents Bari's rich artistic heritage while hosting world-class performances ranging from operas to ballets even after being rebuilt following destruction by fire in 1991. With its opulent decor featuring lavish chandeliers and intricate frescoes adorning every corner, Teatro Petruzzelli promises an unforgettable experience steeped in elegance and creativity.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Monopoli 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.

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