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Rome to Bari: travel options

Approximate direct distance: 375 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.

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Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.

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Transport options from Rome to Bari
Transport Mode Operator Duration Price guide Stations / Airports Key Booking Tip
train Direct Trenitalia (Frecciargento / Frecciarossa) About 4h 25m Check fare

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Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions.

Tickets and times: Trenitalia (Frecciargento / Frecciarossa)
Dep: Roma Termini
Arr: Bari Centrale
Choose a departure with enough time for a meal and the walk to your room after arrival. Matera services use FAL’s separate station area beside Bari Centrale. A same-day continuation needs its own timetable and ticket.
Use these figures to plan. The price for your departure, luggage and ticket type may differ.

Choosing your journey

A direct train lets you reach Bari without adding an airport transfer at each end. Allow about 4¼–5 hours, then add local travel at each end.

Route overview
  1. 1
    Rome Start
  2. 2
    Bari 375 km apart

Plan the journey

A direct train lets you reach Bari without adding an airport transfer at each end. Allow about 4¼–5 hours for the main service, plus time to reach the departure point and continue from the arrival. The selected timetable may be different.

Departure and arrival

Choose a departure with enough time for a meal and the walk to your room after arrival. Matera services use FAL’s separate station area beside Bari Centrale. A same-day continuation needs its own timetable and ticket.

Tickets and the next stop

Compare the full fare for your date, including luggage, reservations and the changes you need. Use the operator’s timetable and tickets and leave a buffer before a separate onward booking.

Read the Rome guide and Bari guide for the last part of the journey and places to base yourself.

Bari's old town and harbour seen from above
Bari, Italy