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.
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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Take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Bari (BRI).
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Take the train to Bari Centrale.
Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to Bari.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 5m | €69($69) | hourly | 652km (405 miles) |
Train to Bologna Centrale, Fly | 2h 40m | €87($87) | hourly | 723km (449 miles) |
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, Fly | 2h 50m | €66($66) | hourly | 773km (480 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 10m | €90($90) | every 3 hours | 860km (534 miles) |
Train | 6h 45m | €70($70) | twice daily | 768km (477 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 15m | €40($40) | 5 times a day | 799km (497 miles) |
Bus via Pesaro | 11h 45m | €76($76) | twice a week | 851km (529 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €120($120) | on demand | 781km (485 miles) |
Marino Autolinee
The following major airports near Bari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.