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How to make the journey by rail from Milan to Bari

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Milano / Milan / Mailand to Bari by train

Travelling by day has two ticks in the box over taking the overnight trains:
(1) the night trains are usually scheduled to arrive in Bari before 08:00
(2) South of Rimini, this is one of Europe's most lovely coastal rail journeys.

Routes you can take to go from Milano / Milan / Mailand to Bari (for ferries to Patras, on to Athens)

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Route Information

Option 1: taking the faster Fecciarossa trains
Travel Time (approx)

from 6hr 52min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

6 x trains per day from Milano Centrale

1 x train per day from Milano. P. Garibaldi


Is the journey from Milano to Bari direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.


Is the journey scenic?
The route via Rimini and and Ancona is scenic.
After departure from Rimini, there are some lovely sea views over The Adriatic on the left when facing the direction of travel - see the Journey Information below


What other tourist locations are along the route from Milano to Bari?
These trains also call at Rimini and Pescara and Termoli


When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Bari from Milano Centrale on this journey option?
Around 14:10 daily - this train takes a route via Roma
Source = European Rail Timetable


How easy is it to travel on from the station in Bari?
The station is located on the southern edge of the city centre.
See the Station Guide above for info on how to access the ferry port.


When is the usual approximate latest departure from Milano Centrale to Bari on this journey option
Before 16:10 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable


How easy is it to get to the station in Milano?
Milano Centrale is served by two Metro lines, the M2 and the M3.
There are also typically 2 x trains per hour from Malpensa Airport.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Milano Centrale.


Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Milano to Bari trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking.


How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Milano to Bari trains?
It can be up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.


What are the child ticket terms for these Milano to Bari trains?
Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount, though these 50% child rates are calculated against the full 'Base' ticket price.
But adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; so if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.


Does the ticket for these Milano to Bari trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.


Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Milano to Bari trains?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for Italy for info on the multiple booking options.


Is catering available on the Milano to Bari trains on this journey option?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.


What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.

Route Information

Option 2: taking the slower, but cheaper IC trains
Travel Time (approx)

10hr - 10hr 16min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

Mon-Fri: 2 x trains per day
Saturday: 3 x trains
Sunday: 2 x train


Is the journey from Milano to Bari direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.


Is the journey scenic?
After departure from Rimini, there are some lovely sea views over The Adriatic on the left when facing the direction of travel - see the Journey Information below


What other tourist locations are along the route from Milano to Bari?
These trains also call at Rimini and Pescara and Termoli


When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Bari from Milano Centrale on this journey option?
After 17;00 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable


How easy is it to travel on from the station in Bari?
The station is located on the southern edge of the city centre.
See the Station Guide above for info on how to access the ferry port.


When is the usual approximate latest departure from Milano Centrale to Bari on this journey option

  • Before 09:15 on Monday to Friday and Sunday - from Milano Porta Garibaldi
  • Around 10:00 on Saturday
    Source = European Rail Timetable

How easy is it to get to the station in Milano?
Milano Centrale is served by two Metro lines, the M2 and the M3.
There are also typically 2 x trains per hour from Malpensa Airport.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Milano Centrale.


Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Milano to Bari trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy, plus a step-by-step guide on how to make a booking on the Trenitalia website.


How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Milano to Bari trains?
It can be up to 4 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.


What are the child ticket terms for these Milano to Bari trains?
Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount, though these 50% child rates are calculated against the full 'Base' ticket price.
But adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; so if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.


Does the ticket for these Milano to Bari trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.


Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Milano to Bari trains?
It is mandatory between May and September, but optional at the other times of year - See the rail pass guide for Italy for info on the multiple booking options.


Is catering available on the Milano to Bari trains on this journey option?
No, there is not an on board catering service.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.


What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.

Route Information

Option 3: taking an Italo train
Travel Time (approx)

8hr 30min - 8hr 37min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

2 x trains per day


Is the journey from Milano to Bari direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.


Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly (these trains do no not take the Adriatic Coast route.


What other tourist locations are along the route from Milano to Bari?
These trains also call Firenze/Florence and Roma


When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Bari from Milano Centrale on this journey option?
Before 16:15 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable


How easy is it to travel on from the station in Bari?
The station is located on the southern edge of the city centre.
See the Station Guide above for info on how to access the ferry port.


When is the usual approximate latest departure from Milano Centrale to Bari on this journey option
Before 13:45 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable


How easy is it to get to the station in Milano?
Milano Centrale is served by two Metro lines, the M2 and the M3.
There are also typically 2 x trains per hour from Malpensa Airport.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Milano Centrale.


Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Milano to Bari trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy.


How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Milano to Bari trains?
It can be up to 4 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.


What are the child ticket terms for these Milano to Bari trains?
Children aged 3 and under travel free of charge, but they cannot occupy their own seats.
Children aged 4 to 13 also travel for free, if they are accompanied by at least one adult on the 'Family Offer'.
Though otherwise there is no discount on tickets for children aged 4 to 13 - see the Ticket Information


Does the ticket for these Milano to Bari trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.


Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Milano to Bari trains?
Rail passes are not valid on these trains.


Is catering available on the Milano to Bari trains on this journey option?
There is no bistro/bar car, snacks and drinks can be purchased from vending machines.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.


What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.

Route Information

Option: 4 travelling overnight
Travel Time (approx)

9hr 43min - 9hr 47min

Frequency

Nightly

Travel Info

2 x trains per night

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