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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bari to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bari to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. 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 $58, while a flight costs an average of $226.
Distance: 339 miles (546 km)
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$70 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg 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 Florence:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Florence costing on average $70.
A bus is $169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Florence costing on average $226.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $202 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $133. The journey takes 7h 7m versus 6h 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bari to Florence
How to get from Bari to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bari to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1104 · 24941:45 PM12h15Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)2:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
1104 · 24941:45 PM12h15Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)2:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 97149:10 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport10:30 PMPisa International Airport$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 754+
Regionale 9445010:10 PM9h52Bari Centrale8:02 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$771One-way1 transfer
Intercity 608+
Regionale 17835 · Regionale 184938:06 AM9h18Bari Centrale5:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$851One-way2 transfers
Intercity 614+
Regionale 17853 · Regionale 185391:55 PM9h55Bari Centrale11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$851One-way2 transfers
1104 · 35061:45 PM12h45Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)2:30 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:00 AM12h05Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)7:05 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$391One-way0 transfers
24225:40 PM9h20Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)3:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$421One-way0 transfers
FR 61851:25 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport2:45 PMPisa International Airport$851One-way0 transfers
FR 54812:45 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport2:05 PMBologna Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
AZ1616 · AZ16793:20 PM2h55Bari Palese Airport6:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$1531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Florence:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Florence costing on average $70.
A bus is $169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Florence costing on average $226.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bari and Florence 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 Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, BA Euroflyer, Luxair, Ryanair to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Intercity, Regionale to go to Florence by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
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