What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Apulia?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Apulia is to rideshare which costs €39 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Apulia?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Apulia is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €45 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Apulia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna and arriving at Bari. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Apulia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Bari Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Bologna to Apulia?

The distance between Bologna and Apulia is 645 km. The road distance is 669.1 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Apulia without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Apulia without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €65 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Apulia?

The train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centrale takes 5h 42m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Apulia bus from?

Bologna to Apulia bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bologna station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Apulia train from?

Bologna to Apulia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Apulia?

The best way to get from Bologna to Apulia is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Bologna to Apulia bus arrive?

Bologna to Apulia bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bari station.

Where does the Bologna to Apulia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bologna to Apulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Apulia is 669 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Bologna to Apulia.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Apulia?

Book your Bologna to Apulia train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bologna to Apulia?

Book your Bologna to Apulia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Apulia?

There are 1181+ hotels available in Apulia.

Can I share a ride from Bologna to Apulia?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna and Apulia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bologna to Apulia - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bologna to Apulia by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, rideshare, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
5h 42m
€65–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna to Baribus Bologna - Bari / ...
8h 20m
€35–80
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centralenighttrain Ini
11h 25m
€60–120
Drive 669.1 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Baricar 669.1 km
6h 3m
€104–150
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Bologna to Barirideshare 668.9 km
7h 45m
€39
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BLQ - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Altamura Via Materabus
4h 22m
€39–124
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brindisi Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BLQ - BDS
4h 9m
€45–144
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Drive from Bologna to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PSA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Altamura Via Materabus
5h 14m
€63–204
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
1. Drive from Bologna to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane PSA - BDS
5h 6m
€62–239
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VRN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Altamura Via Materabus
5h 32m
€60–244
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VRN - BDS
5h 24m
€54–249

Bologna to Apulia by train

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Distance: 645 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Apulia, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centrale every 2 hours. Tickets cost €95–190 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Bologna to Bari every 2 hours. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 8h 20m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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