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Compare train, bus, and flight for Parma to Bari
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. 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 train costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $231.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
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$61 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $231 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 11m Average total duration 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 48m 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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Compare ways to travel from Parma to Bari
Compare the available ways to get from Parma to Bari, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Bari:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Bari costing on average $73.
A train is $171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Bari costing on average $231.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
The journey is about 55m faster (7h 53m by train vs 8h 48m by car) and roughly $47 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($61 vs $108). 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 Parma to Bari
How to get from Parma to Bari by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Bari is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
242111:05 PM 12h55 Parma, Terminal Bus 12:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
242111:05 PM 12h55 Parma, Terminal Bus 12:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AZ165511:50 AM 1h30 Milan Linate Airport 1:20 PM Bari Palese Airport $145 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 350519:11 PM 9h49 Parma station 7:00 AM Bari Centrale $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Intercity 60710:54 AM 8h04 Parma station 6:58 PM Bari Centrale $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
Intercity 60912:55 PM 8h10 Parma station 9:05 PM Bari Centrale $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
22139:40 PM 9h45 Parma, Terminal Bus 7:25 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM 13h50 Parma, Terminal Bus 6:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM 18h10 Parma, Terminal Bus 12:10 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 36537:55 AM 1h35 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport 9:30 AM Bari Palese Airport $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
FR 466710:30 AM 1h35 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport 12:05 PM Bari Palese Airport $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
U235297:55 PM 1h40 Milan Malpensa Airport 9:35 PM Bari Palese Airport $106 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Bari:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Bari costing on average $73.
A train is $171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Bari costing on average $231.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Bari as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari).
- Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Bari Centrale.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Bari by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Bari by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Luxair, BA Euroflyer, Avion Express Malta, Ryanair, Bulgaria Air to go to Bari by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 9 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair.
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