Travel

How to reach Bari

Bari is the administrative capital of the Apulia region and a major Adriatic gateway in Southern Italy. The city is served by Bari Karol Wojtyla International Airport, Bari Centrale railway station, the A14 Autostrada Adriatica and the Port of Bari.

Open congress venue on Maps Aeroporti di Puglia - Bari Airport

By air

Bari Karol Wojtyla - Bari-Palese International Airport is the main air gateway to the city. From the airport, participants can reach central Bari by direct train, shuttle bus, taxi or rental car. The proposal highlights a taxi transfer of about twenty minutes to the city.

Airport information and live services

By rail

Bari Centrale is the main railway station and connects Bari with major Italian destinations. The airport is also connected to the city by rail, making onward transfer to the congress area straightforward.

Check national train routes on Trenitalia

By road

Bari is accessible by car through the A14 highway, also known as the Autostrada Adriatica. This route connects the city with the Italian Adriatic corridor and supports arrivals from other regions.

Plan motorway travel

By sea

The Port of Bari is about 5 km from the city centre and offers passenger connections with Greece, Albania, Montenegro and Croatia, as well as Mediterranean cruise routes.

Port of Bari information

Useful links

Before departure

Accommodation

Hotels and hospitality

The proposal identifies The Nicolaus Hotel as the main congress venue and lists several hospitality options across Bari, including nearby hotels and city-centre accommodation.

  • The Nicolaus Hotel
  • Hi Hotel Bari
  • Villa Romanazzi Carducci
  • Grande Albergo delle Nazioni
  • Hotel Oriente, Hotel Boston, Hotel Excelsior and Hotel Rondo
  • Additional hotels and B&Bs across Bari
Arrival orientation: Participants are encouraged to use the official airport, rail and port websites for updated routes, timetables and travel conditions closer to the congress dates.