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Art museum in Palazzo Atti with works from the 19th and 20th centuries, including paintings linked to Bari and southern Italy.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£45
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
6 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
9 h 23 m
Buses on 18 Sept
4
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Villa San Giovanni to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villa San Giovanni to Bari will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 buses from Villa San Giovanni to Bari, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 338 km distance in an average of 9 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4412
BUS LP986
FlixBus
207+
290 · 286
BUS LP986
4412
FlixBus
207+
290 · 286Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Villa San Giovanni to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 7h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a coach costs an average of £33.
Distance: 338 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Villa San Giovanni to Bari:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Villa San Giovanni to Bari costing on average £33.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £35. The journey takes 6h 58m versus 5h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Villa San Giovanni to Bari coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
207+ 290 · 286 | 4:25 Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. | 16h15 | 20:40 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 11:05 Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. | 7h25 | 18:30 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 changesdirect | |
BUS LP986 | 23:20 Villa San Giovanni station | 6h50 | 6:10 Bari Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
4412 | 0:55 Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. | 7h00 | 7:55 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Villa San Giovanni to Bari run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 338 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 338 km |
Average bus duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villa San Giovanni to Bari by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bari, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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