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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
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
67
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Polignano a Mare to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Polignano a Mare to Bari will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 67 trains that leave Polignano a Mare for Bari on Mon, Jun 01, 67 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 27 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 4446
Regionale 23564
Regionale 23522
Regionale 23512
Regionale 23506
Regionale Veloce 4386
Regionale Veloce 4394
Regionale Veloce 4418
Regionale Veloce 4418
Regionale 4374Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Polignano a Mare to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$4 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Polignano a Mare to Bari:
A bus is $0.15 (€0.12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Polignano a Mare to Bari costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 47m.
The table below shows live departures for Polignano a Mare to Bari trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4386 | 7:55 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h28 | 8:23 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4386 | 7:55 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h17 | 8:12 AM Bari Torre Quetta | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4386 | 7:55 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h28 | 8:23 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4390 | 8:46 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 9:19 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4390 | 8:46 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 9:19 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23519+ Intercity 1546 | 10:02 AM Polignano a Mare station | 1h05 | 11:07 AM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23520 | 10:56 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h42 | 11:38 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23520 | 10:56 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h42 | 11:38 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4400 | 11:39 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 12:11 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4400 | 11:39 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 12:11 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23578 | 12:35 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 1:08 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23578 | 12:35 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 1:08 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614 | 1:14 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h30 | 1:44 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614 | 1:14 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h30 | 1:44 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4382 | 1:34 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h40 | 2:14 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4382 | 1:34 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h40 | 2:14 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4420 | 3:39 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 4:11 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4420 | 3:39 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 4:11 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23544 | 4:26 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 4:59 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23544 | 4:26 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 4:59 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4424 | 4:39 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 5:11 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4424 | 4:39 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 5:11 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4430 | 5:26 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 5:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4430 | 5:26 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 5:58 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4434 | 6:47 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 7:20 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4434 | 6:47 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 7:20 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23580 | 6:56 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 7:28 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23580 | 6:56 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 7:28 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4436 | 7:23 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h31 | 7:54 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4436 | 7:23 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h31 | 7:54 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23584 | 7:56 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 8:29 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23584 | 7:56 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 8:29 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4444 | 9:23 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h31 | 9:54 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4444 | 9:23 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h31 | 9:54 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23588 | 10:46 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 11:19 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23588 | 10:46 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 11:19 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4490 | 11:16 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 11:48 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4490 | 11:16 PM Polignano a Mare station | 0h32 | 11:48 PM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
Regionale 23572 | 4:47 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h28 | 5:15 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23572 | 4:47 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h28 | 5:15 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23500 | 5:41 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 6:14 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23500 | 5:41 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 6:14 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4374 | 6:21 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h27 | 6:48 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4374 | 6:21 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h27 | 6:48 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23506 | 6:47 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 7:20 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23506 | 6:47 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h33 | 7:20 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23510 | 7:17 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h31 | 7:48 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23510 | 7:17 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h31 | 7:48 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4380 | 7:29 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h30 | 7:59 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4380 | 7:29 AM Polignano a Mare station | 0h30 | 7:59 AM Bari Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Polignano a Mare to Bari run on average 23 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 4:47 AM |
Last train 11:30 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.
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 Polignano a Mare and Bari offers travelers a convenient way to explore the beautiful Apulia region of Italy. With options provided by Regionale, Intercity Notte, and Intercity trains, passengers can enjoy comfortable journeys that typically take around 30 minutes to an hour. Whether you're heading for a day trip or planning an overnight stay in Bari, these services ensure easy access to the vibrant culture and stunning attractions of both cities.
The train connection from Polignano a Mare to Bari is direct and takes approximately 27 minutes. There are 16 connections available each day, providing convenient travel options throughout the day. Passengers will arrive at various stations in Bari, including Bari Zona Industriale, Bari Torre Quetta, Bari Parco Sud, Bari Centrale, and Bari Palese-Macchie.
The first daily train journey from Polignano a Mare to Bari departs at 05:17 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the vibrant city of Bari. The last train leaves at 09:46 PM, allowing visitors ample time in the day and into the evening to enjoy all that this beautiful region has to offer.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Polignano a Mare to Bari is €3. The average ticket price typically hovers around €3 as well, making this an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Italian cities.
The Basilica di San Nicola, built in the 11th century, is a stunning example of Romanesque architecture and serves as a pilgrimage site for many Christians around the world. Its significance lies not only in its religious importance but also in housing the relics of Saint Nicholas, which attract thousands of visitors each year who seek to connect with this beloved figure known for his generosity. Unique features include its striking façade adorned with intricate carvings and mosaics that tell stories from both Christian tradition and local history.
Castello Normanno-Svevo stands proudly as a testament to Bari's rich medieval past, originally constructed by the Normans in the 12th century before being expanded by Frederick II during the Swabian period. This fortress played a crucial role in defending against invasions while serving as an administrative center throughout various reigns; today it symbolizes resilience and power within Italian heritage. Visitors are captivated by its imposing towers, well-preserved walls, and panoramic views over Bari’s picturesque coastline.
Teatro Petruzzelli is one of Italy's largest opera houses, inaugurated at the turn of the 20th century after being commissioned by local entrepreneur Domenico Petruzzelli; it has since become an iconic cultural landmark for music lovers everywhere. The theater holds significant historical value due to its vibrant performances that have shaped Bari’s artistic landscape over generations while showcasing renowned operas and concerts from across Europe. What sets Teatro Petruzzelli apart are its opulent interiors featuring lavish decorations—such as gilded balconies—and exceptional acoustics that create unforgettable experiences for every audience member.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Polignano a Mare 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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