- 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
$64
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bari will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
It's difficult to get from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bari without transferring at least 2 times.
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI120 · Regionale 20008+
FRECCIAROSSA 9511
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI250 · Regionale 20128+
FRECCIAROSSA 8315
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI144 · Regionale 12710+
FRECCIAROSSA 8311
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI252 · Regionale 12616+
FRECCIAROSSA 8317
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI244 · Regionale 20202+
FRECCIARGENTO 8303
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI120 · Regionale 20008+
FRECCIAROSSA 9511
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI176 · Regionale 20022+
FRECCIAROSSA 8323
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI252 · Regionale 12616+
FRECCIAROSSA 8317
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI144 · Regionale 12710+
FRECCIAROSSA 8311
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI244 · Regionale 20202+
FRECCIARGENTO 8303Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bari:
A bus is $17 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bari costing on average $51 (€51).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€51) compared to roughly $95 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€45). The journey takes 5h 19m versus 4h 28m 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 Rome Ciampino Airport to Bari trains for today, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI176 · Regionale 20022+ FRECCIAROSSA 8323 | 4:50 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 5h29 | 10:19 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |||||
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI244 · Regionale 20202+ FRECCIARGENTO 8303 | 6:55 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 5h46 | 12:41 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI120 · Regionale 20008+ FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 9:00 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 5h23 | 2:23 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI144 · Regionale 12710+ FRECCIAROSSA 8311 | 12:00 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 5h43 | 5:43 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI250 · Regionale 20128+ FRECCIAROSSA 8315 | 1:10 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 6h10 | 7:20 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI252 · Regionale 12616+ FRECCIAROSSA 8317 | 2:50 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 5h30 | 8:20 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rome Ciampino Airport to Bari run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€19) but you can travel from only $16 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 225 miles (363 km) distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 225 miles (363 km) |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€19) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 4:10 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 Rome Ciampino Airport 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 Rome Ciampino Airport to Bari trains use the Roma Termini to Bari Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bari, Largo Sorrentino. Use this guide to compare Rome Ciampino Airport and Bari train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Sorrentino is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Largo Sorrentino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Cecchina, La Tana dei Lupi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Largo Sorrentino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bari, Largo Sorrentino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bari, Largo Sorrentino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari, Largo Sorrentino: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Largo Sorrentino.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior Bari, Grand Hotel Leon d'Oro, Hotel Adria.
Bari Palese-Macchie is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Palese-Macchie has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Ramps, restrooms.
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