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Compare train and bus for Catanzaro to Bari
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catanzaro to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, while a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Catanzaro to Bari, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Bari:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catanzaro to Bari costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32. The journey takes 6h 37m versus 4h 56m 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 Catanzaro to Bari
How to get from Catanzaro to Bari by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catanzaro to Bari is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:30 PM 17h00 Catanzaro 1:30 PM Bari $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

8:30 PM 17h00 Catanzaro 1:30 PM Bari $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

4:40 AM 5h40 Catanzaro 10:20 AM Bari $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:46 PM 10h24 Catanzaro 5:10 AM Bari $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Bari:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catanzaro to Bari costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catanzaro and Bari as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Catanzaro station and arrive in Bari Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) and arrive in Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bari by bus.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Bari by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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