How to travel from Trieste to Bari, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Bari is around 896km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Trieste to Bari by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Bari (BRI).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Bari.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance963km (598 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Bari

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Bari by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Trieste and Bari is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (348 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Trieste and Bari by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Bari. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Trieste and Bari. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 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 Trieste and Bari. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Florentia Bus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Itabus run regular bus services between Trieste and Bari. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Trieste and Bari. The distance is around 963km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Bari

Transport options from Trieste to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 50m
€105($105)
hourly896km (557 miles)
Train
8h 60m
€88($88)
twice daily941km (584 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€120($120)
once daily995km (618 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€145($145)
on demand963km (598 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