How to travel from Prato to Bari, Italy

The distance between Prato and Bari is around 681km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Prato 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 Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Bari (BRI).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated byItaloTreno+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance771km (479 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Bari

There are several options for getting from Prato to Bari by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €78 ($78).

The distance between Prato and Bari is around 681km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Prato and Bari by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Bari. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prato to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Prato and Bari. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7hrs, 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 Prato and Bari. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Prato and Bari. Buses run twice daily 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 Prato to Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Prato and Bari. The distance is around 771km (479 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Bari is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and Bari

Transport options from Prato to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
€78($78)
hourly681km (423 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane3h 55m
€100($100)
every 3 hours897km (557 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€57($57)
twice daily756km (470 miles)
Train via Bologna Centrale8h 20m
€83($83)
every 4 hours911km (566 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€51($51)
twice daily748km (465 miles)
Bus to Bari Central Train Station11h 40m
€77($77)
twice a week838km (521 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€115($115)
on demand771km (479 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