The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Bari
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
6 h 9 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
546 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Bari will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 18 trains that leave Florence for Bari every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 546 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 32 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.
Intercity 592+
InterCityNotte 851
Regionale 17816+
Intercity 607
Regionale 17800+
Intercity 603
Regionale 18654 · Regionale 17804+
Intercity 603
Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0400+
Intercity 609
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9511
9939
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+
FRECCIARGENTO 8311
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415+
FRECCIARGENTO 8317
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 · FRECCIAROSSA 8315Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Florence to Bari
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 546 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£63 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £167 Average Price |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Florence to Bari train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Bari trains for today, Tuesday 13 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8508 · FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 10:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h51 | 17:27 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 · FRECCIAROSSA 8315 | On time 11:48 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h32 | 18:20 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 588 · Intercity 611 | 12:33 Florence Rifredi | 9h43 | 22:16 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 34104 · Regionale 17830+ Intercity 611 | 12:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h39 | 22:16 Bari Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415+ FRECCIARGENTO 8317 | 12:48 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h32 | 19:20 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 · FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 13:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h10 | 20:30 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
9939 | 14:43 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h27 | 21:10 Bari Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ FRECCIARGENTO 8323 | 15:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h05 | 21:19 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520 · FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 15:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h00 | 22:36 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17852+ InterCityNotte 755 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h18 | 06:40 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17800+ Intercity 603 | 03:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h33 | 14:05 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18654 · Regionale 17804+ Intercity 603 | 04:41 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h24 | 14:05 Bari Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9511 | 07:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h09 | 13:23 Bari Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 580 · Intercity 605 | 07:21 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h44 | 16:05 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502 · FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 07:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h51 | 14:27 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17816+ Intercity 607 | 07:41 Florence Rifredi | 10h17 | 17:58 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ Intercity 605 | 07:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h10 | 16:05 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0400+ Intercity 609 | 09:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h45 | 20:05 Bari Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ FRECCIARGENTO 8311 | 10:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h29 | 16:43 Bari Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence to Bari
Trains from Florence to Bari run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 546 km distance in 6h 9m.
Distance 546 km |
Average train duration 7h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 9m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:43 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Intercity, Regionale from Florence to Bari trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Intercity, Regionale trains will get you between Florence and Bari 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: Florence to Bari train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Bari 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 Bari, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Florence and Bari
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza Aldo Moro.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Piccinni
- La Tana Del Polpo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Excelsior Bari
- Grand Hotel Leon d'Oro
- Hotel Adria
- Located in the main hall
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for regional and high-speed trains
- Hall 2: platforms 9-16 for long-distance and international trains
- Metro: Line FM1
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Via Capruzzi.
- Ristorante La Cecchina
- La Tana dei Lupi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Hotel Excelsior Bari
- Grand Hotel Leon d'Oro
- Hotel Adria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: local and suburban train platforms
- Metro: Line FM1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Local bus services connect the station with Bari city center and surrounding areas.
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