Bari, Apulia to Munich, Bavaria from $1265: 7 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• On your train trip from Bari to Munich, you'll likely travel with either Trenitalia or Deutsche Bahn. Trenitalia offers catering services that include light snacks, sandwiches, and beverages in their on-board café area, typically found in the train's cafe car. Deutsche Bahn provides bistro service that includes meals, snacks, and drinks, along with a variety of regional specialties, available directly to your seat in higher classes.

• For seating options, Trenitalia usually provides First Class and Standard Class seating, with comfortable seating arrangements in both. First Class features larger seats and fewer passengers, ensuring more space and privacy. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn offers First Class, Business Class, and Second Class, with First Class providing more legroom, complimentary meals, and beverages, while Second Class provides a economical yet comfortable travel experience.

• For your journey, consider checking multiple operator websites for schedules and ticket options: Trenitalia (trenitalia.com) and Deutsche Bahn (bahn.com). Additionally, you can find useful links for local transport schedules and station maps for Munich at the MVV website (mvv-muenchen.de) which will help you navigate local public transport options effectively.

• Upon arrival at Munich Hauptbahnhof (main station), you can leave your luggage at one of the Lockers & Left Luggage facilities located within the station for a small fee. The station has restrooms and shower facilities available, which can be helpful after a long trip. These amenities make it easy to freshen up before exploring the city.

• The fastest way to reach Munich's city center from the Hauptbahnhof is to take the S-Bahn. Use S8 or S1 lines, which both have frequent services to Marienplatz, the heart of the city. The journey takes only about 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, tram line 19 will take you directly to important spots within the city.