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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bari to Parma
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bari to Parma 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 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a flight costs an average of €199.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€75 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €199 Average price | €188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg 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 Parma
Compare the available ways to get from Bari to Parma, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Parma:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Parma costing on average €75.
A bus is €141 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Parma costing on average €199.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
The journey is about 1h 11m faster (7h 21m by train vs 8h 32m by car) and roughly €114 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€75 vs €188). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bari to Parma
How to get from Bari to Parma by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bari to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
22148:20 PM 9h35 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 5:55 AM Parma, Terminal Bus €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
22148:20 PM 9h35 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 5:55 AM Parma, Terminal Bus €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16388:25 AM 1h30 Bari Palese Airport 9:55 AM Milan Linate Airport €141 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
99286:50 AM 7h43 Bari Centrale 2:33 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana €85 1 One-way 0 transfers
24225:40 PM 12h30 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 6:10 AM Parma, Terminal Bus €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 PM 10h25 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 6:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
040 · 0627:35 PM 10h00 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 5:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus €57 1 One-way 1 transfer
U235269:45 PM 1h35 Bari Palese Airport 11:20 PM Milan Malpensa Airport €107 1 One-way 0 transfers
FR 27711:05 PM 1h40 Bari Palese Airport 12:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport €112 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ1602 · AZ20286:30 AM 3h40 Bari Palese Airport 10:10 AM Milan Linate Airport €121 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Parma:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Parma costing on average €75.
A bus is €141 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Parma costing on average €199.
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bari and Parma as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
- Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Parma station.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, BA Euroflyer, Luxair, Ryanair, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Neos Air to go to Parma by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Parma by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Parma by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair, Neos Air.
- 6 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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