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Port guide: compare transport from Bari

Bari, Italy 10 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Bari

Port call at Bari (Italy). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Basilica San Nicola, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Terminal in the port of Bari, 600m from the old town and the Basilica of San Nicola.

Porto di Bari – Stazione Marittima
Cheapest option Free Walk to Basilica San Nicola
Fastest option 8 min Taxi to Basilica San Nicola
Simplest option Walk to Basilica San Nicola Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Old town on foot
  • AMTAB buses available
  • Taxis in front of the terminal

Warnings

  • Keeping an eye on things in the old town
  • Little transport on Sundays
  • Summer heat

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Basilica San Nicola

Free - 15 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Very close to the port and ideal for discovering Bari Vecchia

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

10 option(s) shown for Bari

Walk to Basilica San Nicola

Basilica San Nicola / Bari Vecchia

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very close to the port and ideal for discovering Bari Vecchia

Attention point

Cobbled streets and possible heat in summer

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : The direct A-B route has been deliberately simplified; follow the authorised pedestrian exit and then join Bari Vecchia.

Source : Porto di Bari: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-bari/ | Basilica San Nicola: https://www.basilicasannicola.it/

Walk to Piazza Mercantile

Piazza Mercantile / Bari Vecchia

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the lively heart of Bari Vecchia

Attention point

Orientation sometimes less obvious in old streets

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct, deliberately simplified A-B route; good point of arrival for visiting Bari Vecchia and the seafront

Source : Porto di Bari: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-bari/ | Bari Tourism: https://visitabari.com/

Taxi to Basilica San Nicola

Basilica San Nicola / Bari Vecchia

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fast if mobility is reduced or heat is intense

Attention point

Not very economical as the distance is short

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for tired people, otherwise walking is preferable.

Source : Porto di Bari: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-bari/ | Basilica San Nicola: https://www.basilicasannicola.it/

Taxi to Bari Centrale

Bari Centrale

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very practical with luggage or train connections

Attention point

More expensive than the bus for a short distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for the fare before departure or check the meter

Source : Porto di Bari: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-bari/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than train or bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin depending on traffic and confirm price or meter before departure

Source : Aeroporti di Puglia - Bari: https://bari.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it/ | Porto di Bari: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-bari/

AMTAB bus to Bari Centrale

Bari Centrale

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,20 €
Estimated duration 17 min
Frequency Approximately every 30 minutes depending on line and timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical for getting to the station and continuing by train

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked depending on the port exit used

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to the active AMTAB stop closest to the cruise terminal.

Source : AMTAB: https://www.amtab.it/it/ | : https://www..com/ | Porto di Bari: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-bari/

VTC / NCC to Bari Centrale

Bari Centrale

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 14,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency By reservation or application, subject to availability
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance depending on service chosen

Attention point

Coverage may need to be adjusted depending on access to the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; place the pick-up point at the terminal's authorised exit if access to the platform is restricted

Source : Porto di Bari: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-bari/ | opérateurs NCC locaux

VTC / NCC to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency By reservation or application, subject to availability
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and direct route

Attention point

Availability varies according to ship's arrival time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up location in the app or with the driver

Source : Aeroporti di Puglia - Bari: https://bari.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it/ | Porto di Bari: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-bari/ | opérateurs NCC locaux

Train to Polignano a Mare

Polignano a Mare Stazione

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular regional trains according to Trenitalia timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Simple excursion to an iconic coastal destination

Attention point

Must first reach Bari Centrale

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Bari Centrale then take the regional train to Polignano

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | AMTAB: https://www.amtab.it/it/

Train / FSE to Alberobello

Alberobello Stazione

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 145 min
Frequency A few connections per day; times to be checked
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the trulli without a private excursion

Attention point

Long journey for a short stopover; sometimes restrictive timetables

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Bari Centrale then connect with Ferrovie del Sud Est to Alberobello.

Source : Ferrovie del Sud Est: https://www.fseonline.it/s/ | Alberobello official tourism: https://www.alberobello.com/en/getting-here-and-around/how-to-reach-alberobello

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.