Bari Airport Bus
Officially known as the Karol Wojtyla Airport, Bari Airport (BRI) is located around 8 kilometers northwest of the city centre of Bari. The airport was at first a military airfield built back in the 1930s and it remained so until the 1960s when the first flight for the general public took off from its runway.
How to get from Bari Airport to Bari
Airport shuttle
The shuttle bus provided by Autostradale bus company runs every half an hour from the airport to the central train station in Bari (located in the city centre). The price of one-way ticket is 4€ and the buses are located in front of Departures terminal:
| Bari Airport to Bari | Bari to Bari Airport |
Local bus
Taking the bus line nr.16 provided by the local bus service AMTAB is probably the cheapest way of getting from Bari airport to city centre of Bari (Piazza Moro is the last stop) because the price of the ticket is just 1€ . The first bus departs at 5:10 am and the last one at 21:35. → timetable
Train
Although the metroline FM2 gets you to the central train station in just 13 mins, the ticket is not as cheap as the one for the bus, as it costs 5€.
NOTE: The metroline isn’t really a metroline, but a regional train that runs approx. every 45 minutes and the train comes from Bitonto to Bari Centrale, passing the Airport.
Other popular routes from Bari Airport
Here are some the most popular direct bus lines from Bari Airport:
| Bari Airport to Pescara | Bari Airport to Matera | Bari Airport to Taranto |
| Bari Airport to Foggia | Bari Airport to Altamura | Bari Airport to Salerno |
Taxi service
Taxis are available 24/7 and they are located outside the Arrivals section. The most recommended taxi services at the airport are EuroTaxi, Radiotaxi and Taxi Apulia and the journey to the centre will cost you approximately 20€.
NOTE: Avoid unofficial drivers who offer cheaper services, as you might get charged with much higher prices once you arrive at your destination.
Transfer
If you decide to book your own private transfer, or maybe you need a minivan if you are travelling in a bigger group of people, you can get them for 40-70€, depending on the vehicle you choose.
Renting a car at Bari airport
Those who prefer exploring the city by themselves but want to avoid public transport, car rental companies like Sixt, Europcar and Locauto offer their services in the airport area. To avoid being left without the car, book them online.
Renting a bus at Bari airport
In case you are coming with a larger group of people, the best option is to rent a bus prior to your arrival. After doing so, the bus rental companies will inform you on the pick-up point.
From BRI to the Bari port: The ferry port is just outside the Old City and takes about 20-25 mins of walk from the main train station (after taking a bus from the airport to the station) or you can take bus line nr.20 and the bus stop is just outside the port entrance.
Accommodation near Bari Airport
Bari Airport FAQs
That will not be a problem as there are bus lines running all day every half an hour, but in case you miss them all, get yourself a taxi but be careful and negotiate the price in advance, because you might get overcharged, especially late at night.
The closest hotels to the Bari airport are:
Hotel Parco dei Principi (4*) – 10 minute walk from the airport; offers free Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking
Vittoria Parc Hotel (4*) – 3km away from the airport, free Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast, offers room service and laundry washing service
Yes, of course. The best way to do so is to take one of the buses which take you directly from the airport to the city centre and are the most convenient way of transportation. The airport does not offer luggage lockers but you can leave your luggage at the train station for 5 € (first five hours; every next hour costs additional 0,70€)
Yes, there are several exchange offices and ATMs at the airport, working 24/7, but it would be better to exchange the money before the trip and have some euros on you since the rate will be a lot higher on the spot and no currency other than euro is accepted.
4 of us are arriving from uk wednesday 8th May with our bicycles.
Can we take our bikes on the train from Bari ferrovia apullo lucane to Matera?
Can we leave the packaging our bikes were in (no more than size of a cabin bag) in the left luggage at the station for a week?
Dear Judith,
Train network in Italy in general allows transportation of bikes, however, we recommend to check the information at the info desk at the train station in Bari.
Best regards
Melani GBB Team