The cheapest and fastest trains from Bari to Palermo
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
14 h 21 m
Average duration
17 h 29 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bari to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Palermo will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
To travel from Bari to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
Intercity 716 · Intercity 7277:0515h56Bari Centrale23:01Palermo Centrale£901One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 8306+
Regionale 21154+
Intercity 7278:4014h21Bari Centrale23:01Palermo Centrale£1031One-way2 changes
Intercity 710+
Regionale 4893+
InterCityNotte 195516:5817h27Bari Centrale10:25Palermo Centrale£1091One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9560+
InterCityNotte 195514:1020h15Bari Centrale10:25Palermo Centrale£1571One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9560+
InterCityNotte 1955+
Regionale 535314:1019h25Bari Centrale9:35Palermo Centrale£1581One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 8306+
Regionale 21154+
Intercity 7278:4014h21Bari Centrale23:01Palermo Centrale£1031One-way2 changes
Intercity 716 · Intercity 7277:0515h56Bari Centrale23:01Palermo Centrale£901One-way1 change
Intercity 710+
Regionale 4893+
InterCityNotte 195516:5817h27Bari Centrale10:25Palermo Centrale£1091One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9560+
InterCityNotte 1955+
Regionale 535314:1019h25Bari Centrale9:35Palermo Centrale£1581One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9560+
InterCityNotte 195514:1020h15Bari Centrale10:25Palermo Centrale£1571One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bari to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bari to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £16.
Distance: 448 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£67 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price | £72 Average Price |
14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bari to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Palermo trains for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9560+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS L957C | 14:10 Bari Centrale | 21h59 | 12:09 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 704+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP961 | 16:05 Bari Centrale | 21h54 | 13:59 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bari to Palermo
Trains from Bari to Palermo run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 448 km distance in 10h 41m.
Distance 448 km |
Average train duration 13h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 10h 41m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:26 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Intercity Notte from Bari to Palermo trainsIntercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bari and Palermo from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bari to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Palermo by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bari and Palermo
Most Bari to Palermo trains use the Bari Centrale to Palermo Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Bari and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bari station do trains to Palermo leave from?
Getting to Bari Centrale from Bari city centre
Bari Centrale is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Centrale train station facilities and services
Bari Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Piccinni, La Tana Del Polpo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bari Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bari Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bari Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bari Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Centrale: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior Bari, Grand Hotel Leon d'Oro, Hotel Adria.
Getting to Bari Palese-Macchie from Bari city centre
Bari Palese-Macchie is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Palese-Macchie train station facilities and services
Bari Palese-Macchie has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Palese-Macchie: Ramps, restrooms.
Getting to Bari Aeroporto from Bari city centre
Bari Aeroporto is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Aeroporto train station facilities and services
Bari Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Bacco, Ristorante Il Poeta Contadino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bari Aeroporto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bari Aeroporto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bari Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bari Aeroporto: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Aeroporto: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Parco Dei Principi Hotel Congress & SPA, Hotel Palumbo Masseria Sant'Anna, Vittoria Parc Hotel.
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