How to travel from Genoa to Bari, Italy

The distance between Genoa and Bari is around 929km (577 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Bari (BRI).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo then Bologna Centrale and then to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.

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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance963km (599 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Bari

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Bari by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Genoa and Bari is around 929km (577 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 742km (461 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Genoa and Bari by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Bari. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Rogoredo and Bologna Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Genoa and Bari. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 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 Genoa and Bari. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Genoa and Bari with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 12h 25m.

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L., FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Genoa and Bari. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Genoa and Bari. The distance is around 963km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Bari

Transport options from Genoa to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 10m
€70($70)
every 4 hours960km (596 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 45m
€105($105)
every 4 hours1,165km (724 miles)
Train via Voghera9h 55m
€105($105)
once daily929km (577 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 25m
€90($90)
twice a week1,061km (659 miles)
Bus via Foggia12h 40m
€62($62)
once daily955km (593 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€145($145)
on demand963km (599 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