- 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 20
€30
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€39
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 39 m
Trains on Sep 20
10
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pompei to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pompei to Bari will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
It's difficult to get from Pompei to Bari without transferring at least once.
Metropolitano 21342+
Intercity 715
Metropolitano 21329 · Regionale 4297 · Regionale 19852
POMPEI LINK NP36 · Metropolitano 21342+
Intercity 715
Regionale 5964 · Metropolitano 21477+
Intercity 703
Metropolitano 21330 · Regionale 5808+
FRECCIAROSSA 8317
Metropolitano 21342+
Intercity 715
POMPEI LINK NP36 · Metropolitano 21342+
Intercity 715
Metropolitano 21304 · Regionale 5806+
FRECCIAROSSA 8303
Metropolitano 21322 · Regionale 5788+
FRECCIAROSSA 8311
Metropolitano 21338 · Regionale 5796+
FRECCIAROSSA 8323Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pompei to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a flight costs an average of €316.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€28 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €316 Average price | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Pompei to Bari:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pompei to Bari costing on average €28.
A bus is €289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pompei to Bari costing on average €316.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €35. The journey takes 5h 0m versus 2h 54m 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 Pompei to Bari trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5968+ FRECCIAROSSA 8382 | 5:33 AM Pompei station | 4h46 | 10:19 AM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Metropolitano 21308 · Regionale 21145+ Intercity 703 | 7:50 AM Pompei station | 6h12 | 2:02 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Metropolitano 21303+ Intercity 701+ Regionale 19882 | 8:07 AM Pompei station | 6h11 | 2:18 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Metropolitano 21331 · Regionale 4297 · Regionale 19852 | 4:07 PM Pompei station | 6h28 | 10:35 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
POMPEI LINK NP36 · Metropolitano 21342+ Intercity 715 | 5:20 PM Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri | 5h30 | 10:50 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Metropolitano 21342+ Intercity 715 | 5:50 PM Pompei station | 5h00 | 10:50 PM Bari Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Pompei to Bari run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:00 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 Pompei 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 Pompei to Bari trains use the Pompei to Bari Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bari, Largo Ignazio Ciaia. Use this guide to compare Pompei and Bari train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pompei has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Garum, Add'u Mimi
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Pompei. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pompei. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pompei: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pompei: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pompei: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Palma, Hotel Diana Pompei, Hotel Forum.
Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri is 1 km from Pompei city centre. Public transport options include:
Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri.
Ticket office support is available at Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri. Information desks are located near the entrance.
Available at Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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, Largo Ignazio Ciaia is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Largo Ignazio Ciaia has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Largo Ignazio Ciaia.
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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