How to travel from Marsala to Bari, Italy
The distance between Marsala and Bari is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Marsala to Bari by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bari → Marsala if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Bari (BRI).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€105($105)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Bari.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take a ferry to Bari.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€57($57)
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile then take the train to Bari Centrale.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€78($78)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Bari.
- Duration9hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Bari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marsala to Bari by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Marsala and Bari is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 530km (330 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Marsala and Bari by plane.
The quickest way to get from Marsala to Bari is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Bari is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Marsala and Bari. We recommend that you fly from Trapani (TPS) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Bari Centrale. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marsala and Bari. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marsala to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus and Messina Piazza della Repubblica. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Sais Regional and FlixBus run regular bus services between Marsala and Bari. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Marsala and Bari. Flights depart from Trapani (TPS) and arrive at Bari (BRI) - via Bologna (BLQ). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Marsala to Bari. There is however a flight that goes via Bologna (BLQ). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Marsala to Bari typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Trapani (TPS) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marsala to Bari. We recommend that you fly from Trapani (TPS) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Bari is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Bari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €105($105) | hourly | 1,351km (840 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 45m | €145($145) | every 3 hours | 689km (428 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 15m | €71($71) | every 3 hours | 591km (367 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | €63($63) | once daily | 910km (565 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 55m | €57($57) | once daily | 952km (592 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 12h 10m | €78($78) | every 20 mins | 933km (579 miles) |
| Bus to Palermo Terminal Bus, train | 15h 35m | €95($95) | 3 times a week | 1,130km (702 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9hrs | €120($120) | hourly | 789km (490 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marsala and Bari
Airlines
Alba Star
Tayaran Jet
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Sais Regional
Train operators
Airports near Bari
The following major airports near Bari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Bari
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Bari
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Bari