The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Bari
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
9 h 42 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
546 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Bari will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 23 buses that leave Florence for Bari on Thu, Jan 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct buses cover the 546 km distance in an average of 9 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 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.
2791 · 1103
2421 · 1103
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3897 · 1103
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104 · 108
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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €18. 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 bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 546 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€46 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €184 Average price |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Florence to Bari bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Bari buses for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h40 | 3:50 PM Bari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h30 | 7:30 PM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
207 | 9:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h35 | 7:40 PM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h45 | 8:35 PM Bari | 1 transfer | |
1125 | 10:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 9h30 | 8:25 PM Bari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h35 | 10:40 PM Bari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h30 | 4:00 AM Bari | 1 transfer | |
2705 · 1107 | 6:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 9h49 | 4:19 AM Bari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 17h00 | 12:20 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h05 | 7:35 AM Bari | 1 transfer | |
104 · 108 | 7:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 9h40 | 5:15 AM Bari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 14h05 | 12:45 PM Bari | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, January 15 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h25 | 11:35 AM Bari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 11h00 | 11:35 AM Bari | 1 transfer | |
2421 · 1103 | 1:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h40 | 1:50 PM Bari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h10 | 1:30 PM Bari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 11h45 | 1:30 PM Bari | 1 transfer | |
2791 · 1103 | 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h35 | 1:50 PM Bari | 1 transfer | |
3897 · 1103 | 2:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h05 | 1:50 PM Bari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 11h10 | 3:50 PM Bari | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Bari
Buses from Florence to Bari run on average 21 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:41. The fastest bus covers the 546 km distance in 6h 42m.
Distance 546 km |
Average bus duration 9h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 42m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:41 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. from Florence to BariYou can travel by bus between Florence to Bari with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Florence to Bari
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Bari by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bari, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Florence, Villa Costanza (Tram T1), which is located around 7.2 miles (11.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe), located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence to Bari
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 12, 13 Train: FR1
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria del Corso (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 12, 13 Train: FR1, FR2
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 33 Train: FR2
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