{"id":4664,"date":"2025-08-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.locautorent.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-baris-traffic-for-getting-around-by-car\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:50:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:50:36","slug":"a-guide-to-baris-traffic-for-getting-around-by-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/blog\/a-guide-to-baris-traffic-for-getting-around-by-car\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to Bari’s traffic for getting around by car."},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to get to Bari by car, train, and plane<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nBari<\/strong> is well connected with the rest of Italy and Europe thanks to an efficient transport network: first of all, those traveling by plane can land at Bari-Palese \u201cKarol Wojty\u0142a\u201d Airport<\/strong>, located just 10 km from the city center and connected to it by trains, shuttles, and taxis.
\nBy train, the city can be reached from Rome in about 4 hours<\/strong> and from Milan in just over 7 hours<\/strong> thanks to high-speed rail. For those who prefer to drive, Bari lies along the A14 Bologna-Taranto motorway<\/strong> and the SS16 Adriatica<\/strong>, and is also easily reachable from Naples, about 250 km<\/strong> \naway.
\nFinally, Bari also has a major port<\/strong>, with ferry connections to Croatia, Albania, and Greece perfect for those looking to combine a city visit with a Mediterranean itinerary.
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Getting around the historic center: Bari\u2019s ZTL<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nIf you\u2019re planning to visit Bari by car<\/strong>, it\u2019s useful to know that the city has a ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) active mainly in the historic center, known as Bari Vecchia<\/strong>. Bari\u2019s ZTL<\/strong> is active every day, 24 hours a day, and access is permitted only to residents, authorized vehicles, and guests staying at accommodations that have agreements in place with the Municipality. For more details on temporary permits or exceptions, it is advisable to visit the official website of the Municipality of Bari.
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Where to park in Bari: free and paid parking<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nFinding parking in Bari<\/strong> can be challenging during peak hours, especially near the center. Blue lines cover much of the central areas, with rates between \u20ac1 and \u20ac2 per hour, usually active from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, excluding Sundays. After these hours, parking is free.
\nFor those looking for free parking in Bari, the best options are slightly outside the center:
\n\u2022 The San Nicola Stadium parking lot<\/strong>, served by shuttles to the center;
\n\u2022 The \u201cPane e Pomodoro\u201d Park & Ride<\/strong>, near the sea and connected by city buses;
\n\u2022 Some residential areas near Via Re David<\/strong> or Viale Unit\u00e0 d\u2019Italia<\/strong>, where free spaces can be found.
\nAnother convenient option is to leave your car in secure parking lots near the central station<\/strong> or the port area, especially for longer stays or if arriving by ferry.
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Driving in Bari: useful but beware of the ZTL<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nDriving in Bari<\/strong> can be convenient for visiting nearby destinations such as Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, or the Gargano but less so in the city center, where traffic and ZTL restrictions make car use inadvisable. If you arrive in the city by car, the best option is to park in an area served by public transport and then move around on foot, by bike, or by city bus<\/strong>. The center is indeed pedestrian-friendly and enjoyable to explore without a car, among historic alleys, markets, and the smell of freshly baked focaccia.
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