How to travel from Parma to Bari, Italy

The distance between Parma and Bari is around 683km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Parma 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 Parma (PMF) to Bari (BRI).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Ego Airways

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bari.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance766km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parma and Bari

There are several options for getting from Parma to Bari by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Parma and Bari is around 683km (424 miles).

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Parma and Bari by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parma to Bari is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Bari. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Parma and Bari with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 6h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Parma and Bari. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Parma and Bari. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Parma and Bari with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 45m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Ferrovie Del Gargano and Sita Sud run regular bus services between Parma and Bari. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Parma and Bari. Flights depart from Milan Parma (PMF) and arrive at Bari (BRI). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Parma and Bari with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Ego Airways fly between Parma and Bari. Flights depart from Milan Parma (PMF) and and arrive into Bari (BRI). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Parma to Bari typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Milan Parma (PMF) 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 Parma and Bari. The distance is around 766km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Bari is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Parma and Bari

Transport options from Parma to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 55m
€145($145)
hourly683km (424 miles)
Train and Plane2h 40m
€85($85)
every 4 hours690km (429 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly3h 5m
€73($73)
every 4 hours941km (585 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€70($70)
every 4 hours735km (457 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 45m
€45($45)
twice daily771km (479 miles)
Bus via Manfredonia - via Gargano13h 30m
€58($58)
twice daily870km (541 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€115($115)
on demand766km (476 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