- Must visit
MArTA - National Archaeological Museum of Taranto
Taranto’s flagship museum, famous for Magna Graecia finds, gold jewelry, sculptures, and artifacts that explain the city’s Greek and Roman past.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lamezia Terme to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lamezia Terme to Taranto will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 5 buses that leave Lamezia Terme for Taranto on Sat, May 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct buses cover the 185 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Sat, May 16 the slowest buses will take 9 h 18 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.
BUS LP986
Regionale 5564 · Regionale 5584+
BUS LP707
Intercity 550+
Autobus PZ419+
BUS LP701
Intercity 560+
Autobus NA233+
BUS LP707
Intercity 724+
BUS LP707
BUS LP986
Intercity 550+
Autobus PZ419+
BUS LP701
Intercity 560+
Autobus NA233+
BUS LP707
Intercity 724+
BUS LP707
Regionale 5564 · Regionale 5584+
BUS LP707Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lamezia Terme to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$35 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Lamezia Terme to Taranto:
A train is $12 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lamezia Terme to Taranto costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 10:37AM | Duration 10h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:01AM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 7h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 6h37 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:24AM | Arrival Time 09:49PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:29AM | Arrival Time 09:49PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 02:27PM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 9h22 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 9h18 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:39PM | Duration 7h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 7h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Lamezia Terme to Taranto buses for tomorrow, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUS LP986 | 1:10 AM Lamezia Terme Nicastro | 3h35 | 4:45 AM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 550+ Autobus PZ419+ BUS LP701 | 7:40 AM Lamezia Terme Nicastro | 6h37 | 2:17 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5564 · Regionale 5584+ BUS LP707 | 2:31 PM Lamezia Terme Nicastro | 9h18 | 11:49 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 724+ BUS LP707 | 4:03 PM Lamezia Terme Nicastro | 7h46 | 11:49 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 560+ Autobus NA233+ BUS LP707 | 4:50 PM Lamezia Terme Nicastro | 6h59 | 11:49 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers |
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Buses from Lamezia Terme to Taranto run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:06, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 114 miles (185 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 114 miles (185 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 12:06 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Taranto’s flagship museum, famous for Magna Graecia finds, gold jewelry, sculptures, and artifacts that explain the city’s Greek and Roman past.
An underground archaeological site presented like a small museum, revealing layers of Greek, Roman, and medieval Taranto below street level.
Ethnographic museum showcasing folk traditions, domestic objects, costumes, and aspects of everyday life from the Taranto area.
The atmospheric old town island, full of alleys, churches, sea views, and historic layers. Essential for experiencing the city’s character.
Classic waterfront promenade with views of the sea, bridge, and monuments. Ideal for sunset walks and everyday local life.
Main square by the Aragonese Castle and swing bridge, one of Taranto’s busiest and most recognizable urban spaces.
Taranto’s signature mussels, usually cooked in a tomato, garlic, parsley, and chili sauce. They are especially prized because the city is famous for mussel farming in the Mar Piccolo.
Small tube pasta served with local mussels, often lightly enriched with tomato and parsley. It is one of the classic seafood pasta dishes most associated with Taranto.
A baked Apulian dish of rice, potatoes, and mussels layered with tomato, onion, and cheese. It is traditional across Puglia and especially beloved on the Ionian coast.
Well-known seafood restaurant in Taranto, appreciated for local fish dishes and a polished but traditional atmosphere.
Long-running and popular Taranto pizzeria, valued for classic pizzas and an informal atmosphere suitable for a casual local meal.
Established local restaurant known for straightforward Apulian seafood cooking, including mussels, pasta, and fresh catch in a casual setting.
Daily costs are moderate by Italian standards. Local cafes are good value, while seafood and seafront dining cost more.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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