BRI Bari Airport

Getting to town

The airport is at Palese, about 9 km from Bari. The train takes you to the central station in 20 minutes; for Matera, Brindisi and the Gargano there are Pugliairbus coaches.

To Bari city centre

  • Train
    Ferrotramviaria, Bari Aeroporto station

    Opposite the terminal. Lines FR2 and FM2 to Bari Centrale every 20-30 minutes, from about 5 am until after 11 pm. Tickets online or from the machines.

    €520 min
  • Bus
    Tempesta shuttle

    Direct bus to the central station, daily from about 9 am to midnight. Ticket on board.

    €430 min
  • Bus
    AMTAB line 16

    The city bus: cheapest but slow, with many stops. Daytime only. Buy online or in the MUVT app; it costs more on board.

    €140-50 min
  • Taxi
    Fixed fares by district

    24 hours, the only option at night. About €23 to the station and €25 to the old town, supplements included.

    €20-3520-25 min

To the rest of Puglia

DestinationService
MateraPugliairbus via Altamura, about 1 hour 15; about an hour by car
Brindisi and its airportPugliairbus, a few runs a day; trains from Bari Centrale
FoggiaPugliairbus, two runs a day; trains from Bari Centrale
TarantoDaily Pugliairbus, about 1 hour 15
Gargano: Vieste, Peschici, Rodi Garganico, MattinataPugliairbus, mainly in summer
Polignano, Monopoli, Ostuni, LecceCoastal trains from Bari Centrale; Polignano is 40 minutes by car
Alberobello and the Itria ValleyFerrovie del Sud Est trains from Bari; about an hour by car
Bari port (ferries to Albania, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro)About 20 minutes by taxi; or train to the centre and then a bus

Timetables and fares change with the seasons: always check on the day you travel.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the train from Bari Airport to the station?

About €5 one way, online or from the station machines. Ferrotramviaria trains take about 20 minutes to Bari Centrale and run every 20 to 30 minutes, from about 5 am to 11 pm.

How much is a taxi from Bari Airport?

Taxis from the airport have fixed fares by district, supplements included: about €20 to Palese and San Paolo, €23 to the central station, €25 to the old town, Murat and Libertà, and €28 to €35 to other districts.

How do I get from the airport to the ferry port?

About 20 minutes by taxi. By public transport, train to Bari Centrale and then a city bus to the port, or walk from the old town.