How to Get from Bari Airport to City Center?
Bari Airport is officially named after Karol Wojtyla, in honor of Pope John Paul II. It is the main airport of the Puglia region and the tenth busiest airport in Italy in terms of passenger traffic. The distance to Bari's main train station (Bari Centrale) is about 11 km, and approximately 13-14 km to the city centre.
Because it is located near the Palese district, Bari Airport is also known as Palese Airport.
The transfer from Palese Airport to Bari city centre can be made by shuttle bus, regular bus, train or taxi. You can also rent a car or hire a private transfer.
1. Shuttle Bus
The company Tempesta Autoservizi offers shuttle bus services from the airport to Bari Central Station (Bari Centrale), located in Piazza Aldo Moro.
The coaches depart from the Arrivals area, and the transfer to the city centre takes about 30 minutes.
The fare for a one-way airport-Bari trip is €5.
Tickets can be purchased directly on the bus or online, from the CO.TR.A.P. website or from the app of the same name.
2. Public Bus
Another way to get from the airport to Bari is by public transport, namely bus no. 16 operated by the AMTAB company.
During the journey, the bus makes several stops, and the ticket price is €1, or €1.50 if purchased directly from the driver.
3. Train
There is also a direct train connection from the airport to Bari. The service is operated by Ferrotramviaria.
The train journey from the airport to the central station takes about 20 minutes, and the ticket price is €5.30.
4. Taxi
Taxi fares are fixed, set by the Municipality, and the price for a trip from the airport to Bari Central Station is €25.
5. Car rental at Bari Airport
Puglia is a beautiful region with many places to visit. If you have more time for your vacation, rent a car directly from Bari Airport and explore all the wonderful spots this region has to offer.
6. Private Transfer
If you need a private transfer from the airport, check out the options offered by KiwiTaxi.
