How to travel from Padua to Bari, Italy

The distance between Padua and Bari is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Padua to Bari 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Bari (BRI).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to Bari.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance781km (485 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and Bari

There are several options for getting from Padua to Bari by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Padua and Bari is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Padua and Bari by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padua to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Bari, 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 Padua and Bari. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Padua and Bari with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Padua and Bari. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 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 Padua and Bari. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padua to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Itabus, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Padua and Bari. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padua to Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Padua and Bari. The distance is around 781km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to Bari is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and Bari

Transport options from Padua to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 5m
€69($69)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, Fly2h 40m
€87($87)
hourly723km (449 miles)
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, Fly2h 50m
€66($66)
hourly773km (480 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
€90($90)
every 3 hours860km (534 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€70($70)
twice daily768km (477 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€40($40)
5 times a day799km (497 miles)
Bus via Pesaro11h 45m
€76($76)
twice a week851km (529 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€120($120)
on demand781km (485 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