How to travel from Rome to Bari

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Bari

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €26.

Distance: 232 miles (374 km)

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€56

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€33

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€227

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6h 19m

Average total duration

5h 49m

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30m

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6h 35m

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6h 5m

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5h 2m

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2h 2m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

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Frecciargento

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Itabus

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Ryanair

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from Rome to Bari

How to get from Rome to Bari by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rome to Bari is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM5h00
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
02:30PMBari
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus1107
11:40PM5h39
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
05:19AMBari
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ITAAZ1607
05:35PM1h05
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
06:40PMBari Palese Airport
$2981One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9511
10:00AM4h23
Rome Termini
02:23PMBari Centrale
$761One-way
0 transfers
Italo9939
05:30PM4h40
Rome Termini
10:10PMBari Centrale
$671One-way
0 transfers
Italo9939
05:12PM4h58
Rome Tiburtina
10:10PMBari Centrale
$671One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM5h50
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
04:50PMBari
$301One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee335
07:00AM5h55
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
12:55PMBari
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM6h45
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
03:05PMBari
$371One-way
0 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 5816
11:20AM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
12:30PMBari Palese Airport
$681One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ1617
09:25AM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
10:35AMBari Palese Airport
$3791One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ2014 · AZ1639
06:30AM3h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
10:25AMBari Palese Airport
$4211One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Rome to Bari

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rome to Bari, 64,01% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Rome to Bari and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Bari

Travel to Bari easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Bari.

FAQs

You can get from Rome to Bari 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bari is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Bari:

A bus is $15 (€14) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Rome to Bari costing on average $24 (€22).

A bus is $22 (€20) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Rome to Bari costing on average $31 (€28).

The fastest way to get to Bari from Rome is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Bari take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 15 min.

Train takes on average 4 h 7 min.

You should expect to travel around 231 miles (373 km) between Rome and Bari.

The average frequency per day from Rome to Bari is:

  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Rome to Bari as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Bari:

  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe).
  • Flights mostly leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and tend to arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
  • Trains mostly leave from Rome Termini and tend to arrive in Bari Centrale.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Bari:

  • You can take a bus from Rome to Bari with Itabus, FlixBus or Marino Autolinee. Cheap tickets can be found for $9 (€8) with Itabus from Rome to Bari.
  • You can travel by plane from Rome to Bari with Ryanair or Alitalia, and you can find Ryanair Rome to Bari tickets for $24 (€22) on Omio.
  • You can go to Bari from Rome by train with Frecciargento, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte or Trenitalia. You'll see cheap train tickets for $20 (€18) with Frecciargento from Rome to Bari on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Rome to Bari with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 10 direct buses a day to Bari with Itabus, FlixBus or Marino Autolinee.
  • You can find 8 direct trains per day to take to Bari with Frecciargento, Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity.

Direct services to Bari tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Your trip from Rome to Bari doesn't have to end in Bari. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Matera, Naples, Milan or Alberobello. If you’d like to add Matera, Naples, Milan or Alberobello to your Rome to Bari tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Bari today!
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