- Must visit
MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto
Taranto's main archaeological museum, famed for Magna Graecia finds, gold jewels, sculpture, and artifacts that explain the city's ancient power.
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Altamura to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Altamura to Taranto will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
It's difficult to get from Altamura to Taranto without transferring at least once.
Autobus BA219 · Regionale Veloce 19837
Autobus BA213 · Regionale 19853
Autobus BA227 · Regionale 19851
Autobus BA221 · Regionale Veloce 19841
Autobus BA227 · Regionale 19851
Autobus BA211+
Intercity 558
Autobus BA211+
Intercity 558
Autobus BA227 · Regionale 19851
Autobus BA227 · Regionale 19851
Autobus BA223+
FRECCIAROSSA 8807Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Altamura to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€10 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Altamura to Taranto:
A train is €0.47 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Altamura to Taranto costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Tickets start at around €10 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, Miccolis, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 12:31PM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:28PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:28PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:28PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:03PM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:08PM | Arrival Time 08:08PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:56PM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:08PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:08PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 06:08PM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:56PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:56PM | Arrival Time 10:42PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:56PM | Arrival Time 10:42PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
The table below shows live departures for Altamura to Taranto buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:15 PM Altamura | 2h15 | 5:30 PM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:56 PM Altamura | 2h16 | 8:12 PM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:56 PM Altamura | 2h16 | 9:12 PM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
Autobus BA211+ Intercity 558 | 7:03 AM Altamura | 1h30 | 8:33 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA211+ Intercity 558 | 7:03 AM Altamura | 1h30 | 8:33 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA211 · Regionale Veloce 19829 | 7:03 AM Altamura | 2h17 | 9:20 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA211 · Regionale Veloce 19829 | 7:03 AM Altamura | 2h17 | 9:20 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA213 · Regionale 19853 | 7:58 AM Altamura | 2h32 | 10:30 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA213 · Regionale 19853 | 7:58 AM Altamura | 2h32 | 10:30 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA217 · Regionale 19831 | 10:18 AM Altamura | 2h12 | 12:30 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA217 · Regionale 19831 | 10:18 AM Altamura | 2h12 | 12:30 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA219 · Regionale Veloce 19837 | 2:28 PM Altamura | 1h52 | 4:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA219 · Regionale Veloce 19837 | 2:28 PM Altamura | 1h52 | 4:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA221 · Regionale Veloce 19841 | 4:03 PM Altamura | 2h17 | 6:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus BA221 · Regionale Veloce 19841 | 4:03 PM Altamura | 2h17 | 6:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Altamura to Taranto run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:24, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 47m |
First bus 4:24 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Taranto — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Taranto trip today.
Taranto's main archaeological museum, famed for Magna Graecia finds, gold jewels, sculpture, and artifacts that explain the city's ancient power.
Museum in Palazzo Pantaleo presenting local ethnography, traditions, crafts, and social history. A strong complement to archaeological visits in Taranto.
Diocesan museum preserving sacred art, manuscripts, silverwork, and objects linked to Taranto's cathedral and archdiocesan heritage.
Seafront promenade lined with palm trees and public buildings. Ideal for sunsets, civic architecture, and understanding Taranto's relationship with the sea.
Taranto's old island district, packed with alleys, churches, viewpoints, and daily life. Essential for experiencing the city's deepest historical layers.
Canal-side viewpoint area where visitors can watch the swing bridge and boats pass between the Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo waters.
Raw or lightly marinated Taranto mussels, prized for the Mar Piccolo's brackish waters and long local mussel farming tradition.
Small octopus simmered in tomato, often with olives or capers. A classic coastal home-style dish tied to Taranto's fishing culture.
Baked mussels stuffed with breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, and garlic. A beloved Apulian family recipe common in Taranto.
Refined seafood-focused Michelin-starred dining with elegant plating and strong ties to Pugliese ingredients.
Well-known harbor-area restaurant celebrated for local fish, shellfish, and traditional Taranto seafood dishes.
Popular traditional venue for Apulian seafood and classic regional recipes in a relaxed, established setting.
Generally cheaper than Rome or Milan. Hotels, dining, and local transit are usually moderate, with good value seafood and lower tourist-area prices.
Service is often included or not expected. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Terminal Cimino -> Taranto Piazza Ebalia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Altamura to Taranto by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Taranto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Altamura to Taranto buses use the Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Taranto, Terminal Cimino station pair. Use this guide to compare Altamura and Taranto bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Taranto, Terminal Cimino is 6 km from Taranto city centre. Public transport options include:
Taranto, Terminal Cimino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Caffè Terminal (in the station), Ristorante Pizzeria Cimino (0.2 km), Trattoria Al Gambero (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
Available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Elevators, ramps.
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