How to travel from Bari to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Bari and Bologna is around 602km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bari to Bologna by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BolognaBari if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance667km (415 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bari and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Bari to Bologna by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Bari and Bologna is around 602km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (364 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Bari and Bologna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bari to Bologna is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Bari and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bari and Bologna. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bari and Bologna with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Bari and Bologna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Bari and Bologna. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bari and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 7h 45m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Bari and Bologna. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bari and Bologna. Flights depart from Bari (BRI) and arrive at Bologna (BLQ). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bari and Bologna with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Ryanair, Wizz Air and ITA Airways fly between Bari and Bologna. Flights depart from Bari (BRI) and and arrive into Bologna (BLQ). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Bari to Bologna typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Bari (BRI) and and arrive into Bologna (BLQ).

The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Bari and Bologna. The distance is around 667km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bari to Bologna is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bari and Bologna

Transport options from Bari to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 45m
€70($70)
hourly602km (374 miles)
Train and Plane2h 35m
€90($90)
every 3 hours817km (507 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€60($60)
every 2 hours645km (401 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€40($40)
every 4 hours680km (422 miles)
Bus to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS9hrs
€67($67)
twice a week723km (449 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€100($100)
on demand667km (415 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bari and Bologna

Airports near Bologna

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

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Bologna
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Bologna
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Bologna