How to travel from Bari to Florence, Italy

The distance between Bari and Florence is around 693km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bari to Florence 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Florence Piazzale Montelungo.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance751km (467 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bari and Florence

There are several options for getting from Bari to Florence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Bari and Florence is around 693km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Bari and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bari to Florence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Bari and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bari and Florence. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bari and Florence with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Bari and Florence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Florence. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bari to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Bari and Florence. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bari to Florence. We recommend that you fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Florence. The distance is around 751km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bari to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Bari to Florence

Compare travel optionsbetween Bari and Florence

Transport options from Bari to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 20m
€85($85)
hourly693km (431 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€70($70)
twice daily738km (459 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€29($29)
twice daily730km (454 miles)
Bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station11hrs
€82($82)
6 times a week849km (528 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€115($115)
on demand751km (467 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bari and Florence

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Airports near Florence

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence