One Day in Bari: The Ultimate Day Trip Itinerary & Guide!, Bari, Italy

When you only have a single day in a new city, every hour counts. You cannot afford to waste time wandering around blindly. When I boarded my early morning flight to the sun-soaked coast of Puglia, my goals for the day were very specific: find the city’s best handmade pasta, explore the historic old town, and meet up with a few friends from Nomadmania.com for an unforgettable lunch.

By blending my firsthand experience with practical tips, this guide will show you exactly how to execute the perfect day trip to Bari.

Bari International Airport sits just north-west of the city. Normally, a sleek underground railway line runs straight into the city centre for €5.30. However, regional transit can occasionally throw a curveball.

The morning I landed, the underground train system was unexpectedly canceled. Luckily, I didn’t need to panic or pay extra. Since I had already purchased my train ticket, I was able to board the local Tempesta shuttle bus instead without paying anything extra.

Travel Tip: Traveling light with absolutely no bags to drop off or drag around made this transition entirely friction-free. Within thirty minutes, the bus pulled up outside the grandBari Centrale Click to open side panel for more informationstation, and I was free to start exploring. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).