- Must visit
MArTA – National Archaeological Museum of Taranto
Taranto’s flagship museum, famous for Magna Graecia finds, including exquisite gold, ceramics, and sculptures. Essential for understanding the city’s ancient Greek heritage.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lecce to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lecce to Taranto will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 15 buses that leave Lecce for Taranto on Sun, May 31, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lecce 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 $12.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m 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 Lecce to Taranto:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Taranto costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 9m 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, Miccolis, Intersaj, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto, 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 | Departure Time 04:21AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:17AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:17PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Taranto buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1h15 | 6:15 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1h25 | 8:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1h15 | 8:55 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
1122 | 8:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 728B · Autobus FS Sud Est 35166 | 8:55 AM Lecce station | 5h20 | 2:15 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4400+ Autobus FS Sud Est 13055 | 10:17 AM Lecce station | 3h58 | 2:15 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35218 | 1:30 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 2h00 | 3:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1h35 | 4:35 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
2206 | 3:30 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1h30 | 5:00 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1h30 | 5:15 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35220 | 4:30 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 2h00 | 6:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1h35 | 6:35 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1h25 | 7:10 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
1106 | 7:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 10:20 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1h20 | 10:20 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lecce to Taranto run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:58, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 3:58 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Taranto — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Taranto trip today.
Taranto’s flagship museum, famous for Magna Graecia finds, including exquisite gold, ceramics, and sculptures. Essential for understanding the city’s ancient Greek heritage.
An evocative underground museum space in the historic center, focusing on Spartan roots and ancient layers of the city. Popular for its atmospheric guided visits.
Museum dedicated to Taranto’s naval and arsenal history, showing the city’s strong military-maritime identity. Particularly interesting for history and engineering enthusiasts.
The atmospheric old town on the island between two seas, full of narrow lanes, historic facades, viewpoints, and layered history. The city’s essential walking area.
Taranto’s elegant seafront promenade, ideal for strolling, sea views, and sunset photos. One of the city’s most pleasant and socially active public spaces.
A broad square near the waterfront that works as a lively urban reference point. Good for people-watching and as a base for exploring the modern center.
Taranto is famous for mussels farmed in the Mar Piccolo. They are eaten raw when very fresh or cooked simply, prized for their sweetness and local tradition.
A classic Apulian baked dish of rice, potatoes, mussels, tomatoes, and breadcrumbs. In Taranto it is one of the most emblematic home-style specialties.
The region’s iconic ear-shaped pasta with turnip greens, garlic, and olive oil. It is a staple of Puglian cooking and widely eaten in Taranto.
Well-known seafood restaurant in Taranto, appreciated for fresh local fish, shellfish, and a classic setting near the old city waterfront.
Established local pizzeria known for traditional pizzas and a lively, casual atmosphere. A dependable choice for classic Taranto dining.
Traditional seafood-focused restaurant serving local catches and southern Italian dishes in a relaxed, established setting.
Generally cheaper than Rome or Milan. Dining and coffee are affordable, while hotels vary by season and seafront location.
Service is often included or modestly priced. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Taranto Terminal Cimino, Taranto -> Taranto Stazione Centrale, Taranto
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