Bari cruise port guide

Italy · Ships call at Bari, Italy

Ships dock at the port on Piazzale Cristoforo Colombo, 1 to 2 km from the city center and close to the old town, Bari Vecchia. Bari airport is about 7.5 miles away, 15 to 20 minutes by taxi, and there is also a train from Bari Centrale.

Getting to the ship in Bari

Ships leave from Port of Bari, Piazzale Cristoforo Colombo, 70123 Bari. (Source: CruiseDig)

Airports

BRI · Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
About 8 miles to the port, 15–20 minutes by car. (Sources: CruiseDig, Uncharted Lens)

Rideshare, taxi and transit

A taxi from the airport costs about €28 to €35. (Source: Uncharted Lens)
The airport train to Bari Centrale costs €5 and takes about 15 minutes. The port is about 1.2 km, a 15-minute walk, from the station. (Source: Uncharted Lens)

Parking

ParkinGO on Via Trevisani, 2 km from the port, costs €29.90 for 3 days or €49.90 for 7 days, with a free shuttle to the ship from 7:00 to 21:00. (Source: ParkinGO)

Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.

What cruisers do in Bari

What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.

Bari Vecchia
The old town’s lanes, an hour or two on foot from the port.
On your own
Source: Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks
Basilica of Saint Nicholas
An 11th-century basilica in the old town. Entry is free, and it works as a rainy-day stop.
On your ownWorks on a rainy day
Sources: Passaporte no Bolso, Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks
Cathedral of San Sabino
Bari’s cathedral, in the old town.
On your ownWorks on a rainy day
Source: Passaporte no Bolso
Via delle Orecchiette
An old-town street where you can buy fresh orecchiette pasta for about €5.
On your own
Source: Passaporte no Bolso
Norman-Swabian Castle
A castle dating from 1132 at the edge of the old town.
On your own
Source: Passaporte no Bolso
Alberobello
The town of white, cone-roofed trulli houses, a popular day trip from Bari.
Book ahead
Source: Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks

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Bari cruise FAQ

What is the best time to cruise to Bari?

The best months to visit Bari by cruise ship are May, June, September. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.

What are the top things to do in Bari?

Cruisers most often mention: Bari Vecchia; Basilica of Saint Nicholas; Cathedral of San Sabino; Via delle Orecchiette; Norman-Swabian Castle; Alberobello.

Which cruise lines stop at Bari?

Bari is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Bari.

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