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

The cheapest way to get from Bari to Palermo is to bus via Naples which costs €30 - €70 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bari to Palermo is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs €80 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Bari and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bari and arriving at Palermo. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Bari to Palermo?

The distance between Bari and Palermo is 495 km.

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

The best way to get from Bari to Palermo without a car is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Bari to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bari to Palermo bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bari to Palermo?

The best way to get from Bari to Palermo is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 11h 55m, you could also train, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Bari to Palermo bus arrive?

Bari to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5707+ hotels available in Palermo.

Bari to Palermo - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Bari to Palermo by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or 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
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
2h 23m
€83–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
11h 55m
€30–130
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
11h 56m
€34–82
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermocar
7h 46m
€103–153
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Busbus Itabus
14h 40m
€31–68

Bari to Palermo by bus

5Weekly Buses

11h 55mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 494.9 km
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Bari, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

Ryanair flies from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Palermo 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–130 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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