- 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
$6
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1h 0m
Average duration
1h 33m
Buses per day
41
Distance
82 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Taranto:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Taranto costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 4m 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 FlixBus, Itabus, Intersaj, Cotrap, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l..
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:21AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:21AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Cotrap | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 09:34AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cotrap | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 04:19PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:06PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:18AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Taranto buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FS Sud Est 11011 | 5:50 AM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 1h40 | 7:30 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11013 | 6:00 AM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11215 | 6:20 AM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 1h35 | 7:55 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h20 | 8:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11027 | 7:00 AM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11025 | 7:00 AM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h20 | 8:20 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11031 | 8:00 AM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h25 | 9:25 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h30 | 9:35 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h15 | 10:25 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 - 11R | 9:15 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 10:30 AM Taranto, Piazza della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11035 | 10:00 AM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11039 | 11:15 AM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 2h00 | 1:15 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11049 | 12:00 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h20 | 1:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 | 12:05 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h20 | 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11055 | 12:30 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 1h30 | 2:00 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11067 | 1:00 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11075 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11073 | 1:15 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 2h00 | 3:15 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
01 | 1:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h10 | 2:40 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 | 1:34 PM Bari, Viale Quinto Ennio (Policlinico) | 1h06 | 2:40 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11091 | 2:10 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h30 | 3:40 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h15 | 3:35 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11105 | 2:25 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 2h00 | 4:25 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
01 - 12R | 2:40 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 1h15 | 3:55 PM Taranto, Piazza della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11109 | 3:00 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h30 | 4:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 4h55 | 8:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11111 | 4:00 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
1109 | 4:15 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h25 | 5:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11115 | 4:20 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 1h50 | 6:10 PM Taranto, Amat | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11119 | 5:00 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11121 | 5:15 PM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 1h30 | 6:45 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11127 | 6:00 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11137 | 7:00 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11143 | 8:00 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h30 | 9:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11147 | 9:00 PM Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia | 1h20 | 10:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
4411 | 10:55 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h30 | 12:25 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
BUS LP981 | 11:00 PM Bari Centrale | 1h18 | 12:18 AM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
1101 | 4:21 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1h39 | 6:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11005 | 5:10 AM Bari, L.go Ciaia | 1h40 | 6:50 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bari to Taranto run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:58, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 18m |
First bus 3:58 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 70 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
The buses to Taranto, with destination Piazza della Libertà or Porto Mercantile, depart from several bus stations in Bari: Airport, Policlino and Via Capruzzi. The daily services available are about 8, with a first departure around 06:20 in the morning and the last evening trip scheduled by Marozzi around 22:10. But those who decide to travel on Saturdays have at least ten options.
The bus lines that cover the route from Bari to Taranto are Intersaj, Marozzi and Cotrap. The last one guarantees the connection between the Bari airport Karol Wojtyla and Piazza della Libertà in Taranto; the other two make departures from the stations of via Capruzzi and Policlinico with arrivals also at the bus station of Porto Mercantile.
The duration of the bus journey Bari Taranto goes from the 53 minutes taken by Intersaj to reach Taranto starting from the Policlinico stop, to about 1 hour and 20 minutes needed in Marozzi to get from Via Capruzzi to Porto Mercantile. None of the companies makes intermediate stops. Those who opt for an economic solution proposed by Cotrap Autolinee, must bill a trip of about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Each week there are almost 60 buses that leave the Bari bus stations to Taranto. Usually there are at least 4 departures in the morning, 3 mid-day trips, 2 buses in the late afternoon and one last evening trip. Intersaj is the most active company on the route with about 6 daily trips.
Bari Bus Station: the buses leaving Bari depart mostly from the airport and via Capruzzi, connected by bus lines 12 and 16. Even the airport can be reached from the central station on board the bus line N. 16, otherwise you can get there by train or shuttle bus.
Taranto bus station: upon arrival at the bus station of Taranto Porto Mercantile you move by bus, lines 16, 20, 25 and 28. Those who get off at Piazza della Libertà can also take lines 8, 21 and 27. Near the bus terminal there is a B & B for those who want to stay for the night.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari 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 Bari to Taranto buses use the Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła to Taranto, Terminal Cimino station pair, with some services arriving at Taranto, Piazza della Libertà. Use this guide to compare Bari and Taranto bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła.
Available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Elevators, ramps.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Ramps.
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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