How to travel from Salerno to Bari, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Bari is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Salerno to Bari by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bari.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Marozzi VT

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Train

Take the train to Caserta and then to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Bari

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Bari by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Salerno and Bari is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Salerno and Bari by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Bari is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Bari. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salerno to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caserta. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Salerno and Bari. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Salerno and Bari. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salerno and Bari with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 40m.

Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Salerno and Bari. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Bari. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Salerno and Bari. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Bari is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Salerno to Bari

Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Bari

Transport options from Salerno to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
€22($22)
every 20 mins253km (157 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€36($36)
5 times a day342km (213 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€37($37)
on demand241km (150 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