How to get from Bari to Bologna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Bari to Bologna by price and travel time.
- 582 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 21 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€19
Ground only
8h
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bari to Bologna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 582 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
582 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €19Checked Oct 18 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€19Checked Oct 181h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 208h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bari to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport → Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Tue, Oct 20€12Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€19
- Thu, Oct 22€12Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 23€12Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 24€12Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 25€32
- Mon, Oct 26€32
- Mon, Nov 9€32
- Tue, Nov 10€32
- Wed, Nov 11€32
- Thu, Nov 12€32
- Fri, Nov 13€26
- Sat, Nov 14€18
- Sun, Nov 15€12Cheapest found
- Mon, Nov 16€12Cheapest found
- Tue, Nov 17€12Cheapest found
Departures from Bari to Bologna
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:30 and the last at 21:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 05:30 | 21:55 |
| FlixBus, Marino, Itabusbus | 8 | 12:15 | 23:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:30
- 06:30
- 06:55
- 07:10
- 09:00
- 10:15
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 15:20
- 16:20
- 17:20
- 18:00
- 18:20
- 18:45
- 19:00
- 19:45
- 19:55
- 20:00
- 20:45
- 20:55
- 21:55
All departuresFlixBus, Marino, Itabus
- 12:15
- 17:40
- 19:35
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 20:45
- 21:55
- 23:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBari Karol Wojtyła International Airport-Bologna Guglielmo Marconi AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBari-BolognaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bari to Bologna works
Start with a FR flight from Bari to Bologna, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €19 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Bari to Bologna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bari to Bologna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Bari to Bologna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:30 and the last at 21:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bari to Bologna?
21 a day with FlixBus, between 05:30 and 21:55.
How far is Bologna from Bari?
About 582 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bari to Bologna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €12 to €32. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Bari to Bologna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Bari to Bologna?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Bari and Bologna?
Bari is BRI and Bologna is BLQ, so this route is usually written BRI to BLQ.
Which operators run Bari to Bologna?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus.
Can you get from Bari to Bologna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bari to Bologna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026