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Pinacoteca Metropolitana "Corrado Giaquinto"
Major art museum on the seafront with Apulian and Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Otranto to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Otranto to Bari will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Otranto to Bari without transferring at least once.
Regionale 4400+
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7810
Regionale 4420+
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7812
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79040+
Regionale 4400
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79046+
Regionale 4420
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79056+
Regionale 4444
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79042+
FRECCIAROSSA 8818
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79046+
FRECCIAROSSA 8828
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79042+
Intercity 610
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79058+
InterCityNotte 754
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79040+
Intercity 1546Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Otranto to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Otranto to Bari:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Otranto to Bari costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 2m 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 Otranto to Bari trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7810+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 6:30 AM Otranto | 4h54 | 11:24 AM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7810+ Regionale 4402 | 6:30 AM Otranto | 5h41 | 12:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7810+ Regionale 4382 | 6:30 AM Otranto | 7h44 | 2:14 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79042+ Regionale 4396 | 6:55 AM Otranto | 3h46 | 10:41 AM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79042+ Intercity 610 | 6:55 AM Otranto | 2h56 | 9:51 AM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79042+ Regionale 4402 | 6:55 AM Otranto | 5h16 | 12:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79042+ FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 6:55 AM Otranto | 2h29 | 9:24 AM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79042+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 6:55 AM Otranto | 4h29 | 11:24 AM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79042+ Regionale 4382 | 6:55 AM Otranto | 7h19 | 2:14 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79040+ Regionale 4402 | 8:00 AM Otranto | 4h11 | 12:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79040+ Regionale 4382 | 8:00 AM Otranto | 6h14 | 2:14 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79040+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 8:00 AM Otranto | 3h24 | 11:24 AM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79040+ Intercity 614 | 8:00 AM Otranto | 5h44 | 1:44 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 976B · Autobus FS Sud Est 928B+ Intercity 614 | 8:48 AM Otranto station | 4h56 | 1:44 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 976B · Autobus FS Sud Est 928B+ Regionale 4382 | 8:48 AM Otranto station | 5h26 | 2:14 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 976B · Autobus FS Sud Est 928B+ Regionale 4412 | 8:48 AM Otranto station | 6h23 | 3:11 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79044+ Intercity 614 | 9:45 AM Otranto | 3h59 | 1:44 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79044+ Regionale 4382 | 9:45 AM Otranto | 4h29 | 2:14 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79044+ Regionale 4412 | 9:45 AM Otranto | 5h26 | 3:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7812+ Regionale 4420 | 10:15 AM Otranto | 5h56 | 4:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7812+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 10:15 AM Otranto | 4h11 | 2:26 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7812+ Regionale 4412 | 10:15 AM Otranto | 4h56 | 3:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79046+ Regionale 4430 | 11:40 AM Otranto | 6h18 | 5:58 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79046+ Regionale 4424 | 11:40 AM Otranto | 5h31 | 5:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79046+ Regionale 4420 | 11:40 AM Otranto | 4h31 | 4:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79046+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 11:40 AM Otranto | 2h46 | 2:26 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79046+ Regionale 4412 | 11:40 AM Otranto | 3h31 | 3:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7822+ Regionale 4430 | 1:40 PM Otranto | 4h18 | 5:58 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7822+ Regionale 4436 | 1:40 PM Otranto | 6h14 | 7:54 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7822+ Regionale 4434 | 1:40 PM Otranto | 5h40 | 7:20 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7822+ Regionale 4424 | 1:40 PM Otranto | 3h31 | 5:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 982B · Autobus FS Sud Est 936B · Autobus FS Sud Est 880B+ InterCityNotte 752 | 2:09 PM Otranto station | 7h28 | 9:37 PM Bari Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 982B · Autobus FS Sud Est 936B · Autobus FS Sud Est 880B+ Regionale 4444 | 2:09 PM Otranto station | 7h45 | 9:54 PM Bari Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 982B · Autobus FS Sud Est 936B · Autobus FS Sud Est 880B+ Regionale 4440 | 2:09 PM Otranto station | 6h49 | 8:58 PM Bari Centrale | 3 transfers | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79056+ Regionale 4440 | 2:20 PM Otranto | 6h38 | 8:58 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79056+ Regionale 4430 | 2:20 PM Otranto | 3h38 | 5:58 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79056+ Regionale 4436 | 2:20 PM Otranto | 5h34 | 7:54 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79056+ Regionale 4434 | 2:20 PM Otranto | 5h00 | 7:20 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7820+ Regionale 4440 | 3:15 PM Otranto | 5h43 | 8:58 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7820+ Regionale 4434 | 3:15 PM Otranto | 4h05 | 7:20 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7820+ Regionale 4436 | 3:15 PM Otranto | 4h39 | 7:54 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7820+ Regionale 4444 | 3:15 PM Otranto | 6h39 | 9:54 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79048+ Regionale 4444 | 5:00 PM Otranto | 4h54 | 9:54 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79048+ InterCityNotte 752 | 5:00 PM Otranto | 4h37 | 9:37 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79048+ InterCityNotte 754 | 5:00 PM Otranto | 5h06 | 10:06 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79048+ Regionale 4440 | 5:00 PM Otranto | 3h58 | 8:58 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7814+ Regionale 4444 | 5:20 PM Otranto | 4h34 | 9:54 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7814+ InterCityNotte 754 | 5:20 PM Otranto | 4h46 | 10:06 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7814+ Regionale 4448 | 5:20 PM Otranto | 5h51 | 11:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7814+ Regionale 4490 | 5:20 PM Otranto | 6h27 | 11:47 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 986B · Autobus FS Sud Est 940B+ Regionale 4448 | 6:30 PM Otranto station | 4h41 | 11:11 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 986B · Autobus FS Sud Est 940B+ Regionale 4490 | 6:30 PM Otranto station | 5h17 | 11:47 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 986B · Autobus FS Sud Est 940B+ FRECCIAROSSA 9562 | 6:30 PM Otranto station | 4h01 | 10:31 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79058+ FRECCIAROSSA 9562 | 7:00 PM Otranto | 3h31 | 10:31 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79058+ InterCityNotte 754 | 7:00 PM Otranto | 3h06 | 10:06 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79058+ Regionale 4448 | 7:00 PM Otranto | 4h11 | 11:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79058+ Regionale 4490 | 7:00 PM Otranto | 4h47 | 11:47 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est E7816+ Regionale 4490 | 7:20 PM Otranto | 4h27 | 11:47 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 942B+ Regionale 4448 | 7:53 PM Otranto station | 3h18 | 11:11 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 942B+ Regionale 4490 | 7:53 PM Otranto station | 3h54 | 11:47 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Otranto to Bari run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 8:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Bari — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bari trip today.
Major art museum on the seafront with Apulian and Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
City museum in the old town covering Bari’s urban history, documents, and local cultural heritage.
Former sea theater now used for contemporary art exhibitions in one of Bari’s most photogenic buildings.
The old town’s maze of alleys, churches, and lively squares offers the city’s most atmospheric walking experience.
Grand seafront promenade ideal for walks, sunset views, and classic panoramas of Bari’s coastline.
Famous old-town lane where locals traditionally make fresh orecchiette outside their homes, widely shared on social media.
Bari’s signature pasta dish with ear-shaped orecchiette, turnip tops, garlic, olive oil, and often anchovy and chili. It is one of the most iconic flavors of Apulia.
A traditional baked Bari dish of rice, potatoes, and mussels layered with tomatoes, onion, and olive oil. It is a beloved home-style coastal specialty.
Bari’s famous focaccia, usually topped with tomatoes, olives, oregano, and generous olive oil. It is soft inside, crisp outside, and a classic local street food.
Refined restaurant in Bari with polished service and creative Apulian cuisine, suitable for a higher-end meal focused on local ingredients and elegant presentation.
Well-known casual seafood spot in central Bari, especially popular for octopus, raw seafood, and generous portions in a lively local setting.
Popular informal venue known for stuffed sandwiches, local street-food flavors, and quick but satisfying meals in the city center.
Generally moderate by Italian standards. Food and coffee are affordable, while hotels cost more in peak summer.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included as coperto. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Bari Centrale, Bari -> Bari Vecchia, Bari
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Otranto 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 Otranto to Bari trains use the Otranto to Bari Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bari Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Otranto and Bari train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Otranto has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Martinucci Laboratory, White
Ticket office support is available at Otranto.
Available at Otranto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Otranto: Bike Parking.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Palazzo Papaleo, Hotel Vittoria Resort & Spa, Hotel San Giuseppe.
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 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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