There are 6 ways to get from Sicily to Bari by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
2h 26m€66–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo to Baribus 591
13h 10m€56–96Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
12h 14m€71–156Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
- Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Baricar
8h 5m€121–189Fly from Palermo Airport
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PMO - BRI
3h 3m€76–171Bus via Tarsia
- Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Tarsia A3bus
- Take the bus from Tarsia Strada Statale 19 to Bari Central Train Stationbus Inter SAJ 01 / ...
19h 14m€171–251
Sicily to Bari by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Bari is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sicily to Bari is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €65 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Bari. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Bari via Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Bari. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Bari Centrale via Palermo Centrale and Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Sicily and Bari is 445 km.
The best way to get from Sicily to Bari without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Sicily to Bari, including transfers.
Sicily to Bari bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.
Sicily to Bari train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Sicily to Bari is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 12h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Bari, Italy?
Ryanair flies from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Bari Centrale via Palermo Centrale and Lamezia Terme C. in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Palermo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Palermo to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 090774409
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluferries.it
Car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- bluferries.it
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Sicily to Bari bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bari station.
Sicily to Bari train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
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