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 €85 - €260 and takes 28h 40m.

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 - €360.

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 Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

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 Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

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 Basel which takes 18h 40m and costs €240 - €550.

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 - €360. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs €240 - €550 and takes 18h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 28h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Bari bus arrive?

Essen to Bari bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Essen to Bari train arrive?

Essen to Bari train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB 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 car ferry

There are 9 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
€110–355
Fly from Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane DTM - BRI
8h 28m
€78–302
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milano Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
5. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bari Centraletrain Fr
18h 40m
€243–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 084 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Baribus N422
28h 40m
€85–253
Drive 1,762.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Baricar 1,762.2 km
15h 56m
€275–397
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 22m
€119–352
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 39m
€144–400
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 36m
€255–1,237

Essen to Bari by train

8Weekly Trains

18h 40mAverage Duration

€243Cheapest Price

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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 two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bari Centrale via Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 18h 40m.

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