How to travel from Milan to Bari, Italy

The distance between Milan and Bari is around 819km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Milan to Bari by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Bari (BRI).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari Central Train Station.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance882km (548 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Bari

There are several options for getting from Milan to Bari by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 2h 20m.

The distance between Milan and Bari is around 819km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 786km (488 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Milan and Bari by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Bari is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Bari. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Bari with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 15m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Milan and Bari. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Milan and Bari. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in p.le san donato m3. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Bari. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milan and Bari. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and arrive at Bari (BRI). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Milan and Bari with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Ryanair fly between Milan and Bari. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and and arrive into Bari (BRI). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Milan to Bari typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) 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 Milan and Bari. The distance is around 882km (548 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Bari is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Bari

Transport options from Milan to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
€56($56)
hourly819km (509 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€80($80)
every 3 hours858km (533 miles)
Train to Bari Centrale9h 25m
€77($77)
twice daily1,064km (661 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€80($80)
every 20 mins886km (551 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€135($135)
on demand882km (548 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