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Compare train, bus, and flight for Parma to Bari
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 €30, while a flight costs an average of €76.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €76 Average price | €90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Bari:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Bari costing on average €55.
A bus is €46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Bari costing on average €76.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €60. The journey takes 9h 46m versus 8h 48m 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 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.
22139:40 PM9h45Parma, Terminal Bus7:25 AMBari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)€301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
22139:40 PM9h45Parma, Terminal Bus7:25 AMBari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)€301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16396:55 PM1h25Milan Linate Airport8:20 PMBari Palese Airport€1211One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 17421+
InterCityNotte 896519:45 PM10h25Parma station8:10 AMBari Centrale€511One-way1 transfer
Intercity 60912:55 PM8h10Parma station9:05 PMBari Centrale€521One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+
Intercity 6112:27 PM8h49Parma station11:16 PMBari Centrale€571One-way1 transfer
242111:05 PM12h55Parma, Terminal Bus12:00 PMBari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)€301One-way0 transfers
063 · 0419:55 PM9h55Parma, Terminal Bus7:50 AMBari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)€351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:50 PM10h10Parma, Terminal Bus8:00 AMBari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)€371One-way0 transfers
FR 41329:35 PM1h30Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport11:05 PMBari Palese Airport€951One-way0 transfers
FR 36535:15 PM1h30Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport6:45 PMBari Palese Airport€981One-way0 transfers
FR 27708:55 PM1h40Milan Malpensa Airport10:35 PMBari Palese Airport€1001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Bari:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Bari costing on average €55.
A bus is €46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Bari costing on average €76.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 12 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Bari Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Bari by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Bari by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA to go to Bari by flight.
- 6 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo.
- 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA.
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