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MArTA - National Archaeological Museum of Taranto
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto
Showing times and prices for Jun 21
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
31 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Fast buses
Of the 4 buses that leave Francavilla Fontana for Taranto on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Autobus FS Sud Est 532205:55 PM0h35Francavilla Fontana6:30 PMTaranto, Porto Mercantile$41One-way0 transfers- Autobus FS Sud Est 532182:55 PM0h35Francavilla Fontana3:30 PMTaranto, Porto Mercantile$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus FS Sud Est 35066 · Autobus FS Sud Est 729B10:06 AM3h39Francavilla Fontana station1:45 PMTaranto, Amat$61One-way1 transfer
- Regionale FS Sud Est 92182 · Regionale FS Sud Est 90728 · Autobus FS Sud Est 1305510:45 AM3h30Francavilla Fontana station2:15 PMTaranto, Porto Mercantile$111One-way2 transfers
- Autobus FS Sud Est 532205:55 PM0h35Francavilla Fontana6:30 PMTaranto, Porto Mercantile$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus FS Sud Est 532182:55 PM0h35Francavilla Fontana3:30 PMTaranto, Porto Mercantile$41One-way0 transfers
- Regionale FS Sud Est 92182 · Regionale FS Sud Est 90728 · Autobus FS Sud Est 1305510:45 AM3h30Francavilla Fontana station2:15 PMTaranto, Porto Mercantile$111One-way2 transfers
- Autobus FS Sud Est 35066 · Autobus FS Sud Est 729B10:06 AM3h39Francavilla Fontana station1:45 PMTaranto, Amat$61One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Francavilla Fontana to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price |
1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto costing on average $5 (€4).
The fastest way to travel from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto is by train with an average journey time of 31m.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 43m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Francavilla Fontana and Taranto including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto among Omio's users.
Francavilla Fontana to Taranto Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 08:02AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 01:18PM | Arrival Time 03:03PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Francavilla Fontana to Taranto bus times
The table below shows live departures for Francavilla Fontana to Taranto buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Autobus FS Sud Est 709B · Autobus FS Sud Est 35098 | 1:18 PM Francavilla Fontana station | 1h45 | 3:03 PM Taranto, Amat | 1 transfer | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 53218 | 2:55 PM Francavilla Fontana | 0h35 | 3:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 53220 | 5:55 PM Francavilla Fontana | 0h35 | 6:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto
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Buses from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto run on average 11 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:39, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 35m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 19 miles (31 km) |
Average bus duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 4:39 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. from Francavilla Fontana to TarantoYou can travel by bus between Francavilla Fontana to Taranto with BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
3 a day
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
35m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. frequency
2 a day
Complete guide to Taranto
Things to do in Taranto
Discover the best of Taranto — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Taranto trip today.
- Recommended
Spartan Hypogeum
An underground archaeological site in the old city linked to ancient Spartan Taras, valued for its immersive look into early settlement layers below modern Taranto.
- Recommended
Aragonese Castle Exhibition Route
Although primarily a landmark, the internal exhibition route functions like a small interpretive museum about the fortress and Taranto’s military history.
- Must visit
Taranto Vecchia
The atmospheric old town on the island between two seas, full of narrow lanes, historic facades, and some of the city’s most photogenic corners.
- Must visit
Lungomare Vittorio Emanuele III
The main waterfront promenade, ideal for strolling, sea views, and classic photos of bridges, naval buildings, and the Mar Grande.
- Recommended
Piazza Castello
A central square by the castle and bridge, often the starting point for sightseeing and one of the most recognizable urban spaces in Taranto.
- Gluten-free
Cozze Alla Tarantina
Taranto's signature mussel dish, cooked in tomato, garlic, parsley, and chili. It reflects the city's long tradition of mussel farming in the Mar Piccolo.
- Gluten-free
Impepata Di Cozze
A simple local favorite of mussels steamed with black pepper and lemon. It highlights the quality of Taranto's famous shellfish.
Tiella Di Riso, Patate E Cozze
A classic Apulian baked dish with rice, potatoes, and mussels, often linked with the Ionian coast. Rich, rustic, and deeply traditional.
Ricci Pizzaioli Dal 1963
Historic and well-known pizzeria in Taranto, appreciated for classic pizzas and a long-standing casual local atmosphere.
La Paranza
Established seafood restaurant known for local fish dishes and traditional Apulian coastal cooking in a relaxed setting.
Al Gatto Rosso
Recognized Taranto restaurant serving seafood and regional specialties, with a classic, welcoming dining room.
Euro
Generally cheaper than Rome or Milan. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels vary by season and location.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for pizza, panini, or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person for a standard restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- EUR 50-90 per person at upscale seafood or tasting-menu spots.
- Coffee
- EUR 1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% in restaurants for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
COTRAS
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 1.30
- Day pass
- EUR 3.50
To the city center
Taranto Terminal Cimino -> Taranto Stazione Centrale
- Distance
- 7 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Validate bus tickets when boarding to avoid fines.
- Card payment on board is not consistently available, so buy tickets in advance or carry cash.
FAQs: Bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Francavilla Fontana 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto can start from as little as $4 (€3) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Francavilla Fontana to Taranto is $4 (€3) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto is 35m to travel the 19 miles (31 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto leaves at 4:39 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto leaves at 11:20 PM.
Yes, there are 7 direct buses a day from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto with BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l.. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. for the best way to get you to Taranto. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Francavilla Fontana and Taranto and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Taranto from Francavilla Fontana is worth doing with a journey time of 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Francavilla Fontana and Taranto including taking a train and bus.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto.
No, the bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto has no accessibility options.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Taranto are:
- Best sights: Castello Aragonese, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of the sea and city
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale, a museum housing an extensive collection of Greek and Roman artifacts
- Cattedrale di San Cataldo, a cathedral known for its stunning Baroque architecture and intricate mosaics
- Ponte Girevole, a unique swing bridge connecting the old and new parts of the city
- Lungomare Vittorio Emanuele III, a scenic waterfront promenade ideal for leisurely walks and enjoying the coastal scenery.
The best things to do in Taranto include:
- Things to do: Explore the vibrant local markets for fresh produce and traditional Italian goods
- Take a boat tour to admire the coastline and nearby islands
- Enjoy a day at the beach, soaking up the sun and swimming in the clear waters
- Visit local restaurants to savor authentic Apulian cuisine
- Attend a cultural event or festival to experience the local traditions and community spirit.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto.
No, luggage for the bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto.
Since both Francavilla Fontana and Taranto are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Francavilla Fontana to Taranto among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Taranto, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and public transport. Scams involving overpriced taxi fares and unofficial guides near popular sites can occur. It is advisable to use licensed transportation services and remain vigilant in busy tourist spots to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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