How to get from Rome to Bari
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Rome to Bari by price and travel time.
- 367 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 39 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 05m
direct
Flight
€257
Cheapest
5h
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Bari. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 367 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.
367 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €15Checked Oct 15 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 41mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Older observation | 5hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€15Checked Oct 151h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 41m · directSee Train details
- Bus€11Older observation5h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Bari: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 10m
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.
Departures from Rome to Bari
FlixBus runs 39 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:05 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 39 | 05:05 | 23:45 |
| FlixBus, Itabusbus | 14 | 05:30 | 23:45 |
| TRENITALIAtrain | 7 | 07:28 | 18:05 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:05
- 06:05
- 06:20
- 07:05
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 08:15
- 08:20
- 09:00
- 09:15
- 10:00
- 10:20
- 11:00
- 11:20
- 11:55
- 12:15
- 12:20
- 12:55
- 13:15
- 13:45
- 13:55
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:15
- 16:00
- 16:15
- 17:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:45
- 22:00
- 22:15
- 22:45
- 23:45
All departuresFlixBus, Itabus
- 05:30
- 08:20
- 09:15
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 12:20
- 12:30
- 14:15
- 15:00
- 22:00
- 22:25
- 23:25
- 23:45
All departuresTRENITALIA
- 07:28
- 08:00
- 10:00
- 13:15
- 14:58
- 15:57
- 18:05
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
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusRome Tiburtina-BariSee live options and dates →
ITA AirwaysRome Fiumicino-Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportSee live options and dates →FrecciarossaRoma-BariBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, ITA Airways, Frecciarossa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Bari works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Rome to Bari, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €34 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Bari: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Bari?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Rome to Bari?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:05 and the last at 23:45, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Bari?
39 a day with FlixBus, between 05:05 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Bari leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Rome to Bari?
The first train with TRENITALIA leaves at 07:28 and the last at 18:05, from Roma, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Rome to Bari?
7 a day with TRENITALIA, between 07:28 and 18:05.
Which station does the train from Rome to Bari leave from?
Roma with TRENITALIA, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bari from Rome?
About 367 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Bari cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €11 to €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Bari?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Rome to Bari?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Bari?
Rome is FCO and Bari is BRI, so this route is usually written FCO to BRI.
Which operators run Rome to Bari?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, ITA Airways, Frecciarossa.
Can you get from Rome to Bari without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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: Ryanair
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026