- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price
£361
Average price
£361
Fastest journey
2 d 2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 d 2 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1729 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bari to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Madrid will cost around £361 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £361.
To travel from Bari to Madrid you need to make at least 4 changes.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bari to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £96, and a train costs an average of £361.
Distance: 1729 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£361 Average Price | £170 Average Price | £153 Average Price Cheapest |
48h 13m Average total duration 47h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 39h 55m Average total duration 39h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 5.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:10 Bari | 50h08 | 16:18 Madrid | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Bari to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 47h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £361 but you can travel from only £85 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 18:05. The fastest train covers the 1729 km distance in 33h 43m.
Distance 1729 km |
Average train duration 47h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £361 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 33h 43m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 18:05 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 84 days |
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