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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
$75
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
7 h 37 m
Average duration
7 h 41 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
726 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piacenza to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piacenza to Bari will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 17 trains that leave Piacenza for Bari on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 726 km distance in an average of 7 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 37 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 7 h 44 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 35051
Regionale Veloce 3953+
Intercity 609
InterCityNotte 757
InterCityNotte 755
InterCityNotte 757+
Regionale Veloce 4313
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+
FRECCIAROSSA 9805
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703+
FRECCIAROSSA 8803
Regionale Veloce 3929+
FRECCIAROSSA 8815
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+
FRECCIAROSSA 8811
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+
FRECCIAROSSA 8813Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Piacenza to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 451 miles (726 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $96 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Piacenza to Bari:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Piacenza to Bari costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Piacenza to Bari costing on average $96 (€79).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
The journey is about 2h 22m faster (6h 56m by train vs 9h 18m by car) and roughly $175 (€143) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($70 (€57) vs $244 (€200)). 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 Intercity.
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 Piacenza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:57 PM Piacenza | 9h13 | 6:10 AM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:01 PM Piacenza | 12h14 | 9:15 AM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:57 PM Piacenza | 9h13 | 7:10 AM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Intercity 603 | 6:15 AM Piacenza station | 8h50 | 3:05 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 6:46 AM Piacenza station | 7h45 | 2:31 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703+ FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 7:49 AM Piacenza station | 7h41 | 3:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605 | 8:08 AM Piacenza station | 8h57 | 5:05 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 9:50 AM Piacenza station | 7h37 | 5:27 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917+ FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 10:46 AM Piacenza station | 7h44 | 6:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3953+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 11:46 AM Piacenza station | 7h44 | 7:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3953+ Intercity 609 | 11:46 AM Piacenza station | 9h19 | 9:05 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 12:46 PM Piacenza station | 7h44 | 8:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ Intercity 611 | 1:46 PM Piacenza station | 9h30 | 11:16 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 1:46 PM Piacenza station | 7h44 | 9:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 2:46 PM Piacenza station | 7h41 | 10:27 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3931+ FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 3:46 PM Piacenza station | 7h52 | 11:38 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Piacenza to Bari run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 451 miles (726 km) distance in 7h 11m.
Distance 451 miles (726 km) |
Average train duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 7h 11m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:19 PM |
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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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