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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bari to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bari to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $212 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $212, while a flight costs an average of $526.
Distance: 1074 miles (1729 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$526 Average price | $212 Average price Cheapest | $656 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 38h 33m Average total duration 38h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Madrid:
A bus is $314 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Madrid costing on average $526 (€442).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 38h 33m.
You'll arrive about 18h 36m sooner (4h 59m by flight vs 23h 35m by car) and save roughly $129 (€109) compared to fuel and tolls ($526 (€442) vs $656 (€551)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Bari to Madrid
How to get from Bari to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bari to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AZ1606 · AZ587:25 PM15h20Bari Palese Airport10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2031One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
AZ1606 · AZ587:25 PM15h20Bari Palese Airport10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2031One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ1606 · AZ647:25 PM4h45Bari Palese Airport12:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM37h45Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM44h30Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2241One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM36h40Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2701One-way2 transfers
Intercity 716 · Intercity 596+
Regionale 20493+
IB6567:05 AM15h55Bari Centrale11:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3301One-way3 transfers
AZ1602 · AZ606:30 AM10h40Bari Palese Airport5:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8302+
W46013+
Leonardo express 46187:40 AM12h10Bari Centrale7:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3551One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Madrid:
A bus is $314 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Madrid costing on average $526 (€442).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 38h 33m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bari and Madrid 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 Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, Air Europa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Luxair, Lufthansa, Vueling, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Madrid by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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