What is the cheapest way to get from Bari to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bari to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €240 and takes 28h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bari to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Bari to Essen is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bari and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bari to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bari and arriving at Essen central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bari and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bari to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

How far is it from Bari to Essen?

The distance between Bari and Essen is 1410 km. The road distance is 1761.3 km.

How do I travel from Bari to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bari to Essen without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 18h 10m and costs €200 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Bari to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Bari to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bari to Essen bus from?

Bari to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bari station.

Where do I catch the Bari to Essen train from?

Bari to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bari Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bari to Essen?

The best way to get from Bari to Essen is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can train via Bologna, which costs €200 - €440 and takes 18h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 28h 40m.

Where does the Bari to Essen bus arrive?

Bari to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Bari to Essen train arrive?

Bari to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bari to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bari to Essen is 1761 km. It takes approximately 15h 51m to drive from Bari to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bari to Essen?

Book your Bari to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Bari to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Bari to Essen by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, car ferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BRI - DUS
3h 14m
€105–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari to Frankfurt central train stationN422
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station084 / ...
28h 40m
€88–240
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bologna CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43 / ...
18h 10m
€200–438
Drive 1,761.3 km
1. Drive from Bari to Essen1,761.3 km
15h 51m
€271–391
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
4h 36m
€140–340
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)BRI - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbf
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbf
5h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43 / ...
18h 31m
€190–435
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Durrës
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Essen Hbf
36h 47m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bari to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
17h 22m
€259–1,231

Bari to Essen by train

7Weekly Trains

18h 10mAverage Duration

€200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,410.2 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Bari, Italy and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bari Centrale to Essen Hbf via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 18h 10m.

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