- 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
$94
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
7 h 58 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
516 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Siena to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Siena to Bari will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
It's difficult to get from Siena to Bari without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18218 · Regionale 94455+
Intercity 609
Regionale 18220+
Intercity 588 · Intercity 611
Regionale 18226+
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 · FRECCIAROSSA 8323
Regionale Veloce 4010+
FRECCIAROSSA 9511
Regionale 18218+
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 · FRECCIAROSSA 8311
Regionale Veloce 4010+
FRECCIAROSSA 9511
Regionale 18226+
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 · FRECCIAROSSA 8323
Regionale 18218+
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 · FRECCIAROSSA 8311
Regionale 18278+
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 · FRECCIAROSSA 9805
Regionale 18220+
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 · FRECCIAROSSA 8317Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Siena to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 320 miles (516 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg 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 Siena to Bari:
A bus is $13 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Siena to Bari costing on average $48.
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Bari costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.93. The journey takes 8h 17m versus 6h 25m 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 Siena to Bari trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18218+ FRECCIAROSSA 9583 · FRECCIAROSSA 8311 | 9:18 AM Siena station | 8h25 | 5:43 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18220+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 · FRECCIAROSSA 8317 | 11:18 AM Siena station | 9h02 | 8:20 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18222+ FRECCIAROSSA 9420 · FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 12:18 PM Siena station | 9h12 | 9:30 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18226+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 · FRECCIAROSSA 8323 | 2:18 PM Siena station | 8h01 | 10:19 PM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18242 · Regionale 17852+ InterCityNotte 755 | 8:18 PM Siena station | 11h22 | 7:40 AM Bari Centrale | 2 transfers |
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Trains from Siena to Bari run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 but you can travel from only $21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 320 miles (516 km) distance in 6h 27m.
Distance 320 miles (516 km) |
Average train duration 8h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 27m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:39 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
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 Siena 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 Siena to Bari trains use the Siena to Bari Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Molfetta. Use this guide to compare Siena and Bari train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Siena is 1 km from Siena city centre. Public transport options include:
Siena 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Vinaio, Osteria Le Logge
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Siena. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Siena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Siena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Siena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Siena: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Italia, NH Siena, Hotel Minerva.
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.
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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