Port of Bari

Bari

BARI is connected with:
Kefalonia
Corfu
Dubrovnik
Durrës
Igoumenitsa
Patras

Bari is a port city overlooking the Adriatic Sea, the capital of the Puglia region in Southern Italy. “Bari Vecchia” (the historic centre) is located on the peninsula enclosed between Bari's two harbours: the old port and the new port. The Basilica of San Nicola (11th century), situated within the ancient walls, is a favoured destination for pilgrims (Catholic and Orthodox) who come here to pay homage to the saint's remains. The Murattiano district (built in 1813), the new town, is the vibrant commercial centre of the city with a strong merchant-entrepreneurial tradition, and has always been a crucial hub between Italy and the Balkans.

Its port is the largest Italian passenger port on the Adriatic Sea. Ferries periodically connect Bari to the Balkan and Greek coasts, especially during the summer season. The city is characterised by a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot summers.


Monuments and places of interest:

  • Basilica of Saint Nicholas and Nicolaian Museum
  • Cathedral of San Sabino
  • Norman-Swabian Castle and Plaster Cast Gallery
  • Petruzzelli Theatre
  • Archaeological Museum of Santa Scolastica
  • Pinacoteca – Provincial Palace

BY FERRY From Bari
From the port of Bari, it is possible to reach the’Albania, the Croatia and the Greece (Western and Ionian Islands) and the Montenegro (Balkans) in particular for Corfu, Dubrovnik, Durrës, Patras, Igoumenitsa, Split, Kefalonia (Sami) and Bar. 

There are several daily connections with annual and seasonal services. The crossing duration can vary depending on the route selected. The journey time from Bari to Albania is approximately 8 hours, while for routes to Greece the crossing varies, depending on the destination, from 7 to 16 hours. Departures to Albania are predominantly at night. Those travelling without a car can enter from Customs Post. The port area has numerous car parking spaces managed by the local council.
Within the port, a free shuttle service is provided connecting the Marisabella cove with the Maritime Station and the Cruise Terminal. There is also a circular route departing from the Railway Station / Customs Gate – Cruise Terminal.

Useful travel information:
Documents and Visas, Passenger vehicles, Pets

Documents and Visas

For entry, stay, or transit in Italy, you must be in possession of a passport or of one another travel document recognised by the Italian Government. For EU citizens, No entry visa required. All the Non-EU citizens they have to ask for the Entry visa to all Italian consular representations in the foreigner's country of origin or habitual residence. The Touristic visa for Italy or Uniform Schengen Visa (USV) is issued for short stays (maximum 90 days – every 180 days – calculated from the date of first entry). Entries can be single, double or multiple. Without a valid residence permit, or with an expired visa, you will be penalised.

Vehicles in transit

For those travelling by their own vehicle The entrance to the harbour in Bari it is from Vittoria Gate. All ferries departing from Italy have large garages where you can board your private vehicle: car, campervan, motorbike, bicycle, or minibus. Presentation at boarding with vehicles: 3 hours before departure.

Animals Travelling

To travel in Italy with dogs, cats and ferrets, you need at least one Pet passport and one Cash on delivery (microchip or a readable tattoo). There is no need for rabies vaccination if coming from EU countries., unless you are planning to spend your holidays in the north-eastern regions, such as Friuli Venezia Giulia, some areas of Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, where this vaccination is mandatory. In the event that the animal does not possess a passport, it will be placed under administrative seizure. and entrusted to the ASL and penalised.

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  • Where is the ferry terminal?

    Corso Antonio De Tullio, 1 - 70122 Bari - BA - ITALY

  • How to get to the port

    The Port of Bari can be reached by taxi, car or public transport. The entrance for those arriving by car è Victory Arch. In the port area, parking is available: it has numerous car parks managed by the council. The entrance for pedestrians is CUSTOMS CHECKPOINT, connected to the Train Station with a service BUS LINE 20. From Bari Airport, there is a shuttle service connected to the Train Station (Piazza Aldo Moro) from which to continue with the BUS LINE 20.