How to travel from Sorrento to Bari, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and Bari is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sorrento to Bari by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BariSorrento if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Bari (BRI).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Bari.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Train

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Bari

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Bari by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Sorrento and Bari is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Sorrento and Bari by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Bari is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Bari. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi and Caserta. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Sorrento and Bari. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Sorrento and Bari. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Miccolis Spa run regular bus services between Sorrento and Bari. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Bari (BRI). 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 Sorrento and Bari. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Bari is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Bari

Transport options from Sorrento to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€130($130)
hourly636km (395 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 10m
€63($63)
hourly679km (422 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€24($24)
every 20 mins318km (197 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€39($39)
every 4 hours355km (221 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€42($42)
on demand277km (172 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