There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Bari by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 5m
Cheapest option
Fly to Bari • 3h 17m
6 alternative options
Bus • 5h 35m
Bus via Bitonto C.le • 6h 22m
Night train • 6h 29m
Rideshare • 5h 30m
Drive • 4h 36m
Fly to Brindisi, train • 4h 36m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bari is to rideshare which costs €22 - €25 and takes 5h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Bari is to fly which costs €18 - €130 and takes 3h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Bari. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Bari Centrale. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Rome and Bari is 374 km. The road distance is 501.7 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Bari without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €28 - €110.
The train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Rome to Bari bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rome to Bari train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Bari is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €28 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €18 - €130 and takes 3h 17m.
- Distance: 373.9 km
- Duration: 4h 5m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bari, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35 - €110 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Bari every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21 - €27 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €6 - €95
Flights from Rome to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €160
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180
Flights from Rome to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €60 - €85
- Base Premium
- €75 - €110
Train from Brindisi to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €80
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €28 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €55 - €80
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €29 - €45
Train from Brindisi to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brindisi to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Frequently asked questions
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bari Via Giuseppe Capruzzi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1 - €35
- Website
- Itabus
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Bari Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Bitonto Petrol Station Dill's
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
- Phone
- +39081969167
- servizioclienti@leonettiroma.it
- Website
- leonettiroma.it
Bus from Rome - Tiburtina station to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €45
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €25
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Bari Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Rome to Bari bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bari station.
Rome to Bari train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bari Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bari is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Rome to Bari.
Alitalia and Ryanair offer flights from Rome Airport to Bari Airport.
Book your Rome to Bari train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Bari bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 1590+ hotels available in Bari. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.