There are 5 ways to get from Basilicata to Bari by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Potenza - Via Zara to Matera - Via Dante Alighieribus Potenza
- Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus Itabus
3h 42m€17–29Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Potenza to Bari124.9 km
2h 26m€8Train via Taranto (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Tarantotrain Ic
- Take the train from Taranto to Bari Centraletrain Re
3h 53m€20–51Train
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Potenza
4h 2m€9–12Drive 124.6 km
- Drive from Potenza to Baricar 124.6 km
1h 56m€19–28
Basilicata to Bari by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basilicata to Bari is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Basilicata to Bari is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Basilicata to Bari. However, there are services departing from Potenza - Via Zara and arriving at Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi via Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Potenza Centrale and arriving at Bari Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Basilicata and Bari is 177 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Basilicata to Bari without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs €16 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Basilicata to Bari, including transfers.
Basilicata to Bari bus services, operated by Grassani S.r.l., depart from Potenza - Via Zara station.
Basilicata to Bari train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Potenza Centrale station.
The best way to get from Basilicata to Bari is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs €16 - €30. Alternatively, you can train via Taranto, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Basilicata, Italy and Bari, Italy?
You can take a bus from Potenza - Via Zara to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi via Matera - Via Dante Alighieri and Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Potenza Centrale to Bari Centrale via Taranto in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Taranto to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Taranto to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Taranto to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://ferrovieappulolucane.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 0835 721443
- info@grassani.it
- Website
- grassani.it
Bus from Potenza - Via Zara to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- grassani.it
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–20
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Potenza to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basilicata to Bari bus services, operated by Grassani S.r.l., arrive at Matera - Via Dante Alighieri station.
Basilicata to Bari train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Taranto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basilicata to Bari is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Basilicata to Bari.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basilicata and Bari. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















