- Must visit
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 on Sep 14
$59
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$85
Fastest journey on Sep 14
6 h 46 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
6 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 14
16
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Bari will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 16 trains from Parma to Bari, including 6 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct trains cover the 670 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 46 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest trains will take 7 h 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 35051
Intercity 605
Intercity 609
Intercity 607
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+
Intercity 611
FRECCIAROSSA 8803
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+
FRECCIAROSSA 8811
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+
FRECCIAROSSA 9805
Regionale Veloce 3929+
FRECCIAROSSA 8815
Regionale Veloce 3921+
FRECCIAROSSA 8809Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $246.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $246 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Bari:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Bari costing on average $86 (€69).
A train is $182 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Bari costing on average $246 (€199).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 42m.
The journey is about 56m faster (7h 52m by train vs 8h 48m by car) and roughly $47 (€38) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($64 (€52) vs $111 (€90)). 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, Intercity Notte, Italo.
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 Parma to Bari trains for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3953+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 12:27 PM Parma station | 7h03 | 7:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609 | 12:55 PM Parma station | 8h10 | 9:05 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 1:27 PM Parma station | 7h03 | 8:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 7h03 | 9:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ Intercity 611 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 8h49 | 11:16 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:27 PM Parma station | 7h00 | 10:27 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3931+ FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 4:27 PM Parma station | 7h11 | 11:38 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17403+ FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 6:00 AM Parma station | 8h23 | 2:23 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 603 | 6:51 AM Parma station | 8h20 | 3:11 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 7h04 | 2:31 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 8:43 AM Parma station | 6h46 | 3:29 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 8:57 AM Parma station | 8h08 | 5:05 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 10:27 AM Parma station | 7h00 | 5:27 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607 | 10:54 AM Parma station | 8h04 | 6:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917+ FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 11:27 AM Parma station | 7h00 | 6:27 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Parma to Bari run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 416 miles (670 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 416 miles (670 km) |
Average train duration 7h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6h 35m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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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 Parma 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 Parma to Bari trains use the Parma to Bari Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bari Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Parma and Bari train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Parma 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: Angiol d'Or, Enoteca Fontana
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Parma. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Parma. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Parma: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Parma: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Parma: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Parma, Hotel Torino, Hotel Button.
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.
Quintino Sella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Quintino Sella.
ATMs are available at Quintino Sella.
Available at Quintino Sella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Quintino Sella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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