How to travel from Rome to Bari, Italy

The distance between Rome and Bari is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rome to Bari by 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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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bari.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Bari

There are several options for getting from Rome to Bari by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Rome and Bari is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (233 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Rome and Bari by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Bari is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Bari. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Bari with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 60m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Rome and Bari. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Rome and Bari. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Bari with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 5h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Bari. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Rome and Bari. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Bari is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Rome to Bari

Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Bari

Transport options from Rome to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
€45($45)
5 times a day478km (297 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€30($30)
hourly500km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€76($76)
on demand502km (312 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