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 - €280 and takes 26h 59m.

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 17m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bari and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bari to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bari and arriving at Essen via Frankfurt central train station and Köln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 59m.

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 12m.

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 which takes 18h 12m and costs €210 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m 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 Intercity, 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 17m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €440 and takes 18h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 26h 59m.

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 Intercity, arrive at Bolzano Bozen station.

Can I drive from Bari to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bari to Essen is 1761 km. It takes approximately 16h to drive from Bari to Essen.

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

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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?

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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)plane BRI - DUS
3h 17m
€112–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari to Frankfurt central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 084 / ...
3. Take the bus from Köln to Essenbus
26h 59m
€85–271
Train
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
18h 12m
€210–433
Drive 1,761.3 km
1. Drive from Bari to Essencar 1,761.3 km
16h
€271–391
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
4h 36m
€142–347
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane BRI - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 7m
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
21h
€218–336
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Durrëscarferry
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Essen Hbfbus
36h 47m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bari to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
17h 4m
€262–1,235

Bari to Essen by train

7Weekly Trains

18h 12mAverage Duration

€210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,410.2 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and three 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 12m.

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