Air Connections
Bari can be easily reached through Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), which offers national and international connections. Participants arriving from Europe may consider direct flights to Bari or connecting flights through other Italian or European airports.
Nearby airports may also be considered:
- Brindisi Airport (BDS): connected to Bari by train or coach. From there, you can take a direct shuttle bus to Bari Centrale, the main railway station of Bari. The service is operated by Marozzi, and tickets can be purchased online for €10.00. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can reach Brindisi Centrale railway station and then take a train to Bari Centrale.
- Naples Airport (NAP): connected to Bari by train or coach from Naples city centre.
If you come from outside Europe
Participants arriving from outside Europe may consider connecting flights through major Italian airports, such as:
- Flight to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): From Rome Fiumicino, you can take a direct flight to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI). There are usually several direct flights per day, operated by ITA Airways and Ryanair. The average flight time is approximately 1 hour.
- Flight to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): From Milan Malpensa, you can take a direct flight to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI). There are usually several direct flights per day, operated by Ryanair and easyJet. The average flight time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Train Connections
Bari Centrale Railway Station is connected to major Italian cities by high-speed and long-distance trains, including Rome, Naples, and Milan. The journey from Rome takes approximately 4 hours. Participants can check timetables and purchase tickets through Trenitalia and Italo.
Coach Services
Bari is also connected to many Italian cities by long-distance coach services. Coach operators include FlixBus, Itabus, Marozzi, and MarinoBus. Coaches stop at Terminal Bus Station near Bari Centrale Railway Station, in the Via Giuseppe Capruzzi area.