How to travel from Ancona to Bari, Italy

The distance between Ancona and Bari is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ancona to Bari by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Ancona (AOI) to Bari (BRI).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €570($570)
Operated byLufthansa+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bari.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance463km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and Bari

There are several options for getting from Ancona to Bari by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €570 ($570).

The distance between Ancona and Bari is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Ancona and Bari by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ancona to Bari is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €570 ($570).

The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Bari. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ancona and Bari with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 3h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ancona and Bari. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ancona and Bari. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ancona and Bari with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 50m.

FlixBus and Onebus run regular bus services between Ancona and Bari. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ancona and Bari. Flights depart from Ancona (AOI) and arrive at Bari (BRI) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Ancona to Bari. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ancona to Bari typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Ancona (AOI) and and arrive into Bari (BRI).

The closest major airport to Bari is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bari. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ancona and Bari. The distance is around 463km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Bari is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ancona and Bari

Transport options from Ancona to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
€570($570)
every 2 hours1,459km (907 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€90($90)
hourly804km (500 miles)
Train to Roma Termini, Fly5h 30m
€69($69)
5 times a day703km (437 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€40($40)
hourly441km (274 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
€27($27)
hourly480km (298 miles)
Bus to Bari Central Train Station6h 50m
€2($2)
twice daily825km (513 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€84($84)
on demand463km (288 miles)

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Airports near Bari

The following major airports near Bari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bari
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Bari
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Bari