By plane
Bari is served by Bari “Karol Wojtyła” International Airport (BRI), located about 8 km from the city centre.
The airport is well connected with major Italian cities and several international destinations.
Official airport website:
https://www.aeroportidipuglia.it/aeroporti/aeroporto-di-bari/
From the airport to the city centre:
- Airport railway (FR2), direct connection to Bari Centrale railway station (about 15 minutes)
https://www.ferrovienordbarese.it/ - Shuttle buses operated by local transport services
https://www.aeroportidipuglia.it/trasporti/ - Taxi and private transfers, available outside the arrivals terminal
- Car rental services at the airport
https://www.aeroportidipuglia.it/servizi/autonoleggio/
By train
Bari is served by Bari Centrale railway station, one of the main railway hubs in southern Italy. From Bari Centrale, the city centre can be easily reached on foot or by local public transport.
The city is connected with the rest of Italy by:
- high-speed trains (Trenitalia / Italo)
- Intercity services
- regional trains
Train schedules and tickets:
By car
Bari is easily accessible by car via the A14 Adriatic Motorway, with exits Bari Nord or Bari.
Motorway information and traffic updates:
https://www.autostrade.it/
Public parking areas and private garages are available in and around the city centre.
Local transport in Bari
Within the city centre, movement is easy and distances are short. Available options include:
- urban buses (AMTAB)
https://www.amtab.it/ - taxi services, available at official taxi ranks or by phone
- bike and electric scooter sharing, widely available in central areas
By bus
Bari is connected to many Italian and European cities by long-distance coach services.
Main operators:
Bus terminals are located near the central railway station or in easily accessible areas of the city.
Useful information
Bari city centre is compact and largely walkable. Most conference venues, accommodation, restaurants and services are located within short distances.