How to get from Rome to Bari
- 367 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 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
5h
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Bari. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 367 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €12, on Tue, Oct 6.
367 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €17Checked Oct 3 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 5hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€17Checked Oct 31h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Oct 65h · 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Tiburtina → Baribus
FlixBus·5h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich 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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Rome to Bari
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€17November 2026
€17Departures 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 |
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
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 6
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusRome Tiburtina-BariBook →
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Bari works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rome Tiburtina to Bari, about 5h. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Bari: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Bari?
The most useful route takes about 5h by bus, with no transfer.
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.
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 €12 to €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Rome to Bari?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair.
Can you get from Rome to Bari without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 22m.
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026