Bari is compact and walkable: the historic core, the seafront and the Murat grid are all within 2 km of one another. Public transport rules for dogs are stricter than in northern Italy, so the city is best explored on foot or by taxi with a confirmed pet acceptance.
AMTAB runs the city bus network. Per regolamento, only small dogs in closed carriers travel free; medium and large dogs are not permitted on standard buses (a 2025 controversy still under municipal review). Service dogs always allowed without restriction.
💡 Plan for taxis or walking with a medium or large dog, the AMTAB ban makes the bus network unusable for most travellers with a real dog.
Bari Centrale is the gateway to Puglia by train. Trenitalia accepts leashed and muzzled dogs on regional, Intercity and Frecciarossa services (€5 fixed fare or 50% of 2nd-class ticket). Small dogs in carriers travel free; one dog per passenger.
💡 Polignano a Mare (35 min), Monopoli (45 min) and Alberobello (transfer at Bari Sud Est) all reachable for dog-friendly day trips. Buy a separate 'biglietto cane' at the machine.
Puglia's main airport (BRI), 8 km from the centre. Accepts pets in cabin (max 10 kg with carrier) and in cargo on most Italian and EU carriers. Outdoor pet relief area in front of Terminal departures.
💡 The FerroTramviaria Bari Aeroporto train (€5, 17 min to Bari Centrale) accepts dogs same as Trenitalia, easier than the bus shuttle with a medium dog.
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