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 €110 - €260 and takes 27h 15m.

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 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bari?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Bari. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Bari via Cologne Airport CGN and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.

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 München Hbf and Ancona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.

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 via Ancona which takes 20h 32m and costs €240 - €370.

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 Pavluks Trans, depart from Essen 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 - €340. Alternatively, you can train via Ancona, which costs €240 - €370 and takes 20h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 27h 15m.

Where does the Essen to Bari bus arrive?

Essen to Bari bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Essen to Bari train arrive?

Essen to Bari train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf 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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Where can I stay near Bari?

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Essen to Bari - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Bari 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 from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane DUS - BRI
5h 1m
€112–336
Fly from Weeze Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane NRN - BRI
6h 42m
€95–282
Train via Ancona
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Anconatrain 89
3. Take the train from Ancona to Bari Centraletrain Fr
20h 32m
€249–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen to Kölnbus
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
27h 15m
€115–259
Drive 1,762.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Baricar 1,762.2 km
15h 56m
€270–390
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CGN - BRI
5h 23m
€116–333
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane FRA - BRI
6h
€160–315
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bari Centraletrain Ic
22h 45m
€239–378
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
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Baricar
16h 35m
€255–1,237

Essen to Bari by train

7Weekly Trains

20h 32mAverage Duration

€249Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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

Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, and three other airlines 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 München Hbf and Ancona in around 20h 32m.

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