How far is Palermo from Bari?

Palermo and Bari are 279 miles (449 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palermo to Bari?

Most of the buses traveling from Palermo to Bari leave from Terminal Bus Palermo and arrive at Porto. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bari?

Once in Bari, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are La Città Vecchia (The Old City), Cattedrale Di San Sabino, The Waterfront, Teatro Petruzzelli and Castel Del Monte.

Bus Palermo to Bari from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palermo to Bari on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	21h 20m	2:30pm	Bari (FS Park Via Capruzzi)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Palermo to Bari on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	21h 20m	2:30pm	Bari (FS Park Via Capruzzi)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Palermo to Bari on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	21h 20m	2:30pm	Bari (FS Park Via Capruzzi)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Palermo to Bari on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 4h	8:15pm	Bari (FS Park Via Capruzzi)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Palermo to Bari on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 4h	8:15pm	Bari (FS Park Via Capruzzi)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Palermo to Bari on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	21h 20m	2:30pm	Bari (FS Park Via Capruzzi)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:40 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Palermo to Bari

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bari. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

278 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $184	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$66 - $66	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

SAIS Autolinee

4/5480 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.2

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Palermo and Bari?

Stops in Palermo

A - Terminal Bus Palermo

B - Palermo Airport

C - Piazza Cairoli

D - Fiera

E - Via Paolo Balsamo, 21

F - Via Paolo Balsamo, 31

Stops in Bari

A - Porto

B - Centrale

C - Bari Airport

D - Piazza Aldo Moro

E - Porto

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palermo to Bari by bus

How far is Palermo from Bari?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palermo to Bari?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bari?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$158

11/14

$154

Today

$87

11/16

$136

11/17

$114

11/18

$109

11/19

$66

11/20

$68

The cheapest trip from Palermo to Bari was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $66

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palermo to Bari, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $66 to $158 for a bus ticket from Palermo to Bari based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-19.