Getting to Bari

Situated on the fabulous coast of Italys Puglia province, Bari is southern Italys second largest city and a bustling commercial port and centre. The city can be reached by ferry, air, car and train.

By car

If you are travelling from the southern cities of Brindisi and Lecce you should follow the E55. Take the E843 when approaching from Taranto and if you are travelling from Naples, Termoli, Pescar or Bologna, you should follow the A14.

By rail

From Baris railway station, trains frequently run to many destinations across the rest of Italy and to several European destinations. Bari is linked to all of the major Italian cities, such as Rome, Naples and Venice by several long distance railway services operating throughout the day and night. Sleeping coaches are available for overnight journeys. The duration of the voyage to Rome is approximately 4 hours 30 minutes. The main train station, Bari-Centrale (Central Station), is situated in the city centre.

By bus

The local bus company, runs airport and train station shuttles is Tempesta Autoservizi. They also organise group tours as well as offering car hire. AMTAB operates several buses that pass the front of Central Station and throughout the town. Timetables for the buses are posted in the office on Piazza Moro, as well as a map that can be found in Tutto Citta, a local magazine. Airport buses run to downtown Bari every hour, on a 40 minute trip. Direct connections travelling from the airport to Central Station depart every 30 minutes. Frequent buses run to Italys main cities of Bologna, Rome, Naples and Milan.

By air

Bari International Airport (BRI) is situated approximately seven miles from the city centre and services flights mainly from national destinations or European cities. Italian airlines such as Volare Airlines, Alitalia and Air One fly every day to Rome, Milan and Venice. Air services from Eastern Europe are provided by: Albatros, Ada Air and Club Air. Direct flights to Bari on Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa are available from Western European cities such as Brussels, Munich and London.

By ferry

One of the most important harbours in the area, Bari Ferry Port, offers services to Durres, Dubrovnik, Patras, Igoumenitsa and Kotor. Ferries arriving from the Greek port of Patras also arrive in Bari. Ferry operators include: Azzurraline, Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries.

Taxis

Located outside the arrival ferry terminals, taxis can be taken into town for around 20 euros. Taxis are either white or yellow. Taxi services are also available at Bari airport. EuroTaxi is a reputed taxi firm operating in Bari and the entire province of Puglia. The companys telephone number is: +39 5848 030 721.