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Compare train and bus for La Spezia to Bari
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 411 miles (663 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$81 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 36m Average total duration Fastest 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 La Spezia to Bari:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Bari costing on average $81 (€65).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom La Spezia to Bari
How to get from La Spezia to Bari by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Spezia to Bari is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 AM12h30La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci2:15 PMBari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)$651One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 AM12h30La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci2:15 PMBari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)$651One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 510+
Regionale 12410+
AZ1392 · AZ16033:00 PM7h55La Spezia Centrale10:55 PMBari Palese Airport$1921One-way3 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 755+
Regionale 17852 · Regionale 184077:16 PM12h24La Spezia Centrale7:40 AMBari Centrale$941One-way2 transfers
InterCityNotte 755+
Regionale 18407 · Regionale 178527:16 PM12h24La Spezia Centrale7:40 AMBari Centrale$941One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18401+
Intercity 596+
InterCityNotte 7654:40 PM14h20La Spezia Centrale7:00 AMBari Centrale$1021One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM14h00La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci6:25 PMBari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)$661One-way1 transfer
2077:05 AM13h35La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme8:40 PMBari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)$891One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM24h40La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci12:50 PMBari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła$941One-way2 transfers
Regionale 12320+
AZ1384 · AZ16136:25 AM8h10La Spezia Centrale2:35 PMBari Palese Airport$1641One-way2 transfers
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370+
AZ1386 · AZ160710:15 AM8h25La Spezia Centrale6:40 PMBari Palese Airport$1641One-way3 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
AZ1386 · AZ16079:57 AM8h43La Spezia Centrale6:40 PMBari Palese Airport$1641One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Bari:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Bari costing on average $81 (€65).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia and Bari as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Bari Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Bari by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Bari by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Bari by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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