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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bari is to bus which costs €120 - €230 and takes 28h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bari is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bari?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bari. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bari via Cologne Airport CGN and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bari?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bari. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bari Centrale via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.

How far is it from Essen to Bari?

The distance between Essen and Bari is 1410 km. The road distance is 1762.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bari without a car is to train which takes 20h 4m and costs €400 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Essen to Bari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bari bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Bari train from?

Essen to Bari train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Bari?

The best way to get from Essen to Bari is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €400 - €1100 and takes 20h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 28h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Bari bus arrive?

Essen to Bari bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Essen to Bari train arrive?

Essen to Bari train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bari?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bari is 1762 km. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Essen to Bari.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bari?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Bari by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, night 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 from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane DUS - BRI
5h 1m
€118–312
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Chiassotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
6. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bari Centraletrain Fr
20h 4m
€402–1,065
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus N84 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Baribus
28h 26m
€127–223
Drive 1,762.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Baricar 1,762.2 km
15h 56m
€275–397
Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane NRN - BRI
6h 32m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane AMS - BRI
6h 54m
€148–344
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Bolzano Bozennighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bari Centraletrain Ic
27h 5m
€209–505
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Durrësbus
2. Take the car ferry from Durrës to Port of Baricarferry
36h 47m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Baricar
21h 57m
€286–409

Essen to Bari by train

6Weekly Trains

20h 4mAverage Duration

€402Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,410.4 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bari Centrale via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 20h 4m.

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