How to get from Bologna to Bari
- 582 km as the crow flies
- 16 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bologna to Bari: bus. The two cities are about 582 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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582 km
Bologna to Bari: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bologna → Baribus
FlixBus·8h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Bologna to Bari
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:35 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 02:35 | 23:40 |
| FlixBus, Marino, Itabusbus | 7 | 00:45 | 23:40 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:35
- 03:35
- 04:35
- 08:50
- 09:25
- 09:50
- 10:00
- 10:50
- 18:45
- 19:15
- 19:45
- 20:15
- 20:45
- 21:40
- 22:40
- 23:40
All departuresFlixBus, Marino, Itabus
- 00:45
- 04:35
- 10:50
- 20:45
- 22:00
- 23:05
- 23:40
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 Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bologna to Bari works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bologna to Bari, about 8h 15m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Bologna to Bari: common questions
When is the first bus from Bologna to Bari?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:35 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bologna to Bari?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 02:35 and 23:40.
How far is Bari from Bologna?
About 582 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bologna to Bari?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Bari?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026