Travel by train from Rome to Bari
The average journey from Rome to Bari takes on average 5 h 8 min. Around 12 trains depart a day from Rome to Bari. The average price is $34.13, and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $11.19.
If you travel from Rome to Bari by train you will leave from Roma Termini train station, which is located in the heart of the city. There are some trains to Bari that also leave from Roma Tiburtina station, located in the northern part of the city.
Transportation is provided by the Trenitalia train company, and there are several possible trains to take:
- Frecciarossa and Frecciargento: the fastest and most expensive trains. The Frecciargento train offers a direct connection between Rome and Bari.
- Regional Train: the slowest train.
- Regional Fast Train: is a faster alternative to the Regional Train, at the same price.
- Intercity: in this train you can select your seat for free. This train is direct, no changes with other trains.
- Italo: this is the other train company with which you can cover your trip. Here your train will be direct and will arrive at Roma Termini station.
Within the #2 and #3 train types, you will not have WiFi service or a choice of seats. These are the most economical alternatives, but we recommend that you change trains and upgrade to a higher category at some point in your journey, or select a direct train so that your journey is more comfortable and faster.
Inside Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains you will have free Wi-Fi, choice of seats and places to store your luggage. Starting with Premium Class, there is an on-board welcome service with snacks and hot and cold beverages, served at your seat.
As for seating, you can choose from the following alternatives, listed from cheapest to most expensive:
- Standard Class
- Premium Class
- Business Class
- Executive Class
Transportation can also be provided by the Italo train company, however, check if this option is available on the day of your departure.
Inside the Italo train you will have free Wi-Fi, and as for seats, you can choose from the following alternatives, listed from cheapest to most expensive:
- Smart: you will find a snack area, where you will find convenient vending machines to buy espresso coffee, cold drinks and snacks.
- Prima: the seats are wider and more comfortable and you can take advantage of the free Italo welcome service with snacks, coffee and drinks, served directly to your seat.
- Club Executive: you have a dedicated entrance to the train, to skip the lines, you can sit in comfortable seats and if you choose the Lounge, you will travel in a private environment. Food service is always available to you, items are served directly to your seat. Personal 9" screens available at your seat to enjoy all the exclusive entertainment content of the on-board portal and surf the internet for free.
From Rome to Bari, the train is one of the best ways to travel/move. Once you reach Bari's central station, you won't run out of things to do or see. A short walk from the train station is the Basilica of St. Nicholas, the city's patron saint, and the Swabian-Norman castle, one of the most important monuments in Italy if we refer to the Romanesque style. Don't forget to take a walk in Bari Vecchia, where you will discover the true essence of the city.
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