Taranto, Apulia to Bari, Apulia from €6.3: 5 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• Onboard catering services on trains between Taranto and Bari typically offer a selection of snacks, beverages, and light meals. Look out for the café car, where you can enjoy coffee, pastries, and local snacks. For a more substantial meal, consider bringing your own food, as options may vary by operator.

• The trains between Taranto and Bari are operated mainly by Trenitalia and Ferrovia Appulo Lucana. Trenitalia offers two main seating options: Standard (Economy) Class and Premium (Business) Class. Business Class seats are more spacious and comfortable, with additional services, while Economy Class is budget-friendly yet still comfortable for the short journey. Check out the websites for more details: Trenitalia ">">trenitalia.com and Ferrovia Appulo Lucana ">">fal.srl

• Once you arrive at Bari Centrale station, be prepared for a busy transit hub. The station offers luggage storage services (available through a paid locker system) as well as accessible restrooms, but showers are not available. To navigate easily, take the escalator to the main level, where information desks can assist with local transport options.

• Make sure to check the latest bus schedule on the Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici website, as departures from Taranto Porto Mercantile can vary: Ferrovie del Sud Est.

• Arrive at Taranto Porto Mercantile at least 15 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to find your bus, as the station can be busy with multiple operators at similar times, and you want to avoid last-minute rush: Station Map.

• Upon arrival at Bari Viale Unità d'Italia, be prepared for a quick navigation through the bus station – follow the signs to the main exit, and if you're planning to explore the city, you can catch local buses or a taxi just outside the station.