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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 zł 200 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. 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 zł 200, while a flight costs an average of zł 931.
Distance: 364 miles (586 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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zł 200 Average price Cheapest | zł 292 Average price | zł 931 Average price | zł 771 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bari to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Bari to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Bologna:
A bus is zł 93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Bologna costing on average zł 292.
A bus is zł 732 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Bologna costing on average zł 931.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
Tickets start at around zł 200 compared to roughly zł 771 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 572. The journey takes 10h 1m 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.
FlixBus12:15 PM 9h55 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) zł 126 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:15 PM 9h55 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) zł 126 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 30986:35 PM 1h20 Bari Palese Airport 7:55 PM Bologna Airport zł 963 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 75410:10 PM 7h55 Bari Centrale 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale zł 252 1 One-way 0 transfers- InterCityNotte 758
9:30 PM 8h14 Bari Centrale 5:44 AM Bologna Centrale zł 252 1 One-way 0 transfers 
Intercity 6088:06 AM 6h54 Bari Centrale 3:00 PM Bologna Centrale zł 287 1 One-way 0 transfers
206 · 2027:15 AM 8h35 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) zł 151 1 One-way 1 transfer- FlixBus
9:55 PM 10h00 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 7:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) zł 180 1 One-way 0 transfers - 2214
8:20 PM 8h10 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) zł 189 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AZ1606 · AZ1321
7:30 PM 3h20 Bari Palese Airport 10:50 PM Bologna Airport zł 1,260 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1612 · AZ1319
11:20 AM 3h25 Bari Palese Airport 2:45 PM Bologna Airport zł 1,495 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1602 · AZ1311
6:30 AM 3h50 Bari Palese Airport 10:20 AM Bologna Airport zł 1,848 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Bologna:
A bus is zł 93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Bologna costing on average zł 292.
A bus is zł 732 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Bologna costing on average zł 931.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 10 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 Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, OneBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Eurowings, Ryanair, Luxair to go to Bologna by flight.
- 9 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, OneBus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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