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Taking the train from Naples to Bari
Head across the Italian peninsula to a city full of historical gems, fine food, and family fun by catching the train from Naples to Bari. These two popular Italian cities may be around 136 miles apart, but thanks to Trenitalia, it's possible to reach Bari in well under four hours.
As there's no direct train from Naples to Bari, you'll need to change at least once, either in Caserta or Taranto. If you change in Caserta, you can take the high-speed Frecciargento train to Bari to reduce your travel time - the Frecciargento service is seriously fast, whizzing across the Italian countryside at speeds of 160mph. What's more, you can choose between standard and first-class seating, providing room for you to stretch out and consult guide books about what to do in Bari.
There are plenty of great reasons to book a train from Naples to Bari. It's a chance to sample some of Puglia's cuisine like orecchiette pasta or homemade focaccia. It's also full of historical attractions with easy walking distance from the station. From the church of San Nicola and the winding streets of Bari Vecchia, to the Norman Castle dating back to the Crusades, Bari oozes history everywhere you look. So pack your bags, and book your ticket from Naples to Bari using our Journey Planner at the top of the page. Or scroll down for some useful FAQs and so much more.
Trains to Bari from Naples
It takes an average of 6h 9m to travel from Naples to Bari by train, over a distance of around 136 miles (219 km). There are normally 12 trains per day travelling from Naples to Bari and tickets for this journey start from £9.75 when you book in advance.
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Naples to Bari?
Want to know more about your journey from Naples to Bari? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Frecciarossa, Trenitalia and Intercity trains from Naples to Bari
Frecciarossa
Trenitalia
Intercity
Frecciarossa trains are Trenitalia's flagship high-speed trains, capable of reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). The "red arrow" trains are distinguished by their comfort, their ultra-modern design and their reduced impact on the environment. All Frecciarossa trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi connection and 4 levels of service – Standard, Premium (with drinks and snacks served on arrival), Business (with drinks and snacks plus larger seats) and Executive (with Fast Track, access to FrecciaClub lounges in selected stations, and gourmet meals served to your seat). You can now also travel with Frecciarossa between Milan and Paris via Turin, Modane and Chambéry. The new Frecciarossa trains have 4 levels of service – Standard, Business, Executive and Meeting Room – and two types of carriage: Silence Area, for those who want to travel in total tranquillity, and Allegro Area, for those who want to chat with their fellow passengers.
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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Trenitalia's Intercity trains run on standard lines outside the high-speed network, offering more than 90 trains a day that guarantee long and medium distance connections, ensuring wide coverage of the rail network. All Intercity trains are modern and comfortable with plenty of seats, retractable tables, power sockets, air conditioning, courtesy lights and plenty of luggage space. Intercity Night trains allow you to travel overnight in cabins with beds, berths or seating.
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What Frecciarossa and Intercity classes are there from Naples to Bari?
Compare the different travel classes offered by Frecciarossa and Intercity when travelling from Naples to Bari.
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Intercity
Standard
With Frecciarossa Standard, you’ll enjoy high-quality services including eco-leather reclining seats, folding tables and free WiFi at a reasonable price. You can order food and drink from the FRECCIABistrò car or using the Easy Bistrò at-seat meal service.
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB sockets
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Catering at your seat
- Welcome drink with sweet or salty snack
- More legroom
- Foodbox + drink
- Quiet area
- Meeting room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Premium
Providing all the perks of First Class for the price of Second Class, Frecciarossa Premium offers more legroom and luggage space, as well as a total of 4 food / beverage products including: sweet or savory snack, welcome drink, small water bottle, 1 wet wipe.
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB sockets
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Catering at your seat
- Welcome drink with sweet or salty snack
- More legroom
- Foodbox + drink
- Quiet area
- Meeting room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Business
If you’re travelling for work, Frecciarossa Business is the ideal option for you – it offers more legroom, glass dividers for more privacy, and a private 4-seat compartment called Salottino. A free food box containing 7 fresh food & beverage products differentiated according to the time of day + Illy expresso coffee is also included.
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB sockets
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Catering at your seat
- Welcome drink with sweet or salty snack
- More legroom
- Foodbox + drink
- Quiet area
- Meeting room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Executive
Frecciarossa Executive can accommodate up to 10 single armchairs and offers plenty of legroom, wider reclining leather seats, free entry to FRECCIALounge at the main train stations, unlimited drinks, and monthly menus (some of which were ideated by Michelin star chef Carlo Cracco).
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB sockets
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Catering at your seat
- Welcome drink with sweet or salty snack
- More legroom
- Foodbox + drink
- Quiet area
- Meeting room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Second Class Easy
Travel in Second Class Easy and enjoy seats with fold-down tables, power sockets and a bar carriage in the middle of the train.
- Air-conditioning
- Clothes hanger
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
First Class Plus
In addition to all the amenities in Second Class Easy, you'll get to enjoy more spacious seats and legroom in First Class Plus.
- Air-conditioning
- Clothes hanger
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
What are the onboard services on Frecciarossa and Intercity?
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Naples to Bari.
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What special assistance is available? | If you need to request special assistance, you can call: the toll-free number 800 90 60 60, which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply). |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on board. You can also charge your devices thanks to the power sockets you can find at your seat. |
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What food and drink is available? | You can get snacks and drinks from the vending machines available in coach 3. Gluten-free and lactose-free options are available too. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | At the moment, Intercity trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat. |
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What special assistance is available? | If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply). |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on all Intercity trains. |
How do I find cheap train tickets from Naples to Bari?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
What Trenitalia offers are there from Naples to Bari?
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.