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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bari to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €72.
Distance: 364 miles (586 km)
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price | €72 Average price | €164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg 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 Bari to Bologna:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Bologna costing on average €51.
A bus is €50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Bologna costing on average €72.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €164 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €141. The journey takes 8h 28m versus 7h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bari to Bologna
How to get from Bari to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bari to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:30 AM9h50Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)5:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:30 AM9h50Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)5:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 38959:30 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport10:50 PMBologna Airport€1631One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 7529:45 PM7h17Bari Centrale5:02 AMBologna Centrale€541One-way0 transfers- InterCityNotte 7589:30 PM7h22Bari Centrale4:52 AMBologna Centrale€541One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6088:06 AM6h54Bari Centrale3:00 PMBologna Centrale€611One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:55 PM10h00Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)7:55 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€291One-way0 transfers
24225:40 PM10h45Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€301One-way0 transfers- FlixBus12:15 PM9h55Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)10:10 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€321One-way0 transfers
AZ1606 · AZ13217:25 PM3h25Bari Palese Airport10:50 PMBologna Airport€2681One-way1 transfer
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BA260312:25 PM11h05Bari Palese Airport11:30 PMBologna Airport€3241One-way1 transfer- BA540+BA26076:20 PM17h10Bari Palese Airport11:30 AMBologna Airport€4211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Bologna:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Bologna costing on average €51.
A bus is €50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Bologna costing on average €72.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bari and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
- 17 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo.
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