- 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
$7
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Monopoli to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monopoli to Taranto will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 21 buses that leave Monopoli for Taranto on Wed, Aug 26, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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 39002
Autobus FS Sud Est 39036
Autobus FS Sud Est 39004 · Autobus FS Sud Est 32010
Autobus FS Sud Est 39002
Autobus FS Sud Est 16053 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39050 · Autobus FS Sud Est 31068
Autobus FS Sud Est 39004 · Autobus FS Sud Est 32010
Autobus FS Sud Est 39004 · Autobus FS Sud Est 32010
Autobus FS Sud Est 39036
Autobus FS Sud Est 39036
Autobus FS Sud Est 39002Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monopoli to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Monopoli to Taranto:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monopoli to Taranto costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 5m 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 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 Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:02AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:57PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Monopoli to Taranto buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FS Sud Est 15016 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11035 | 8:50 AM Monopoli | 2h40 | 11:30 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4394+ Autobus FS Sud Est 11035 | 9:10 AM Monopoli | 2h20 | 11:30 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23520+ Autobus FS Sud Est 11049 | 10:50 AM Monopoli | 2h30 | 1:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4398+ Autobus FS Sud Est 11055 | 11:30 AM Monopoli | 2h30 | 2:00 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39036 | 12:25 PM Monopoli | 1h45 | 2:10 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39036 | 12:25 PM Monopoli | 1h45 | 2:10 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1020 · TRULLI LINK FS Sud Est 10223 · Autobus FS Sud Est 31054 | 1:15 PM Monopoli | 2h40 | 3:55 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16044 · Autobus FS Sud Est 11105 | 1:35 PM Monopoli | 2h50 | 4:25 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 11105 · Autobus FS Sud Est 16044 | 1:35 PM Monopoli | 2h50 | 4:25 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Terra e Mare FS Sud Est C1003 · TRULLI LINK FS Sud Est 10087 · Autobus FS Sud Est 32038 | 2:00 PM Monopoli | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 16053 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39050 · Autobus FS Sud Est 31068 | 5:35 PM Monopoli | 2h45 | 8:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23560+ Autobus FS Sud Est 11147 | 7:50 PM Monopoli | 2h30 | 10:20 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39056 | 8:35 PM Monopoli | 1h55 | 10:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39056 | 8:35 PM Monopoli | 1h55 | 10:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
Autobus FS Sud Est 39002 | 4:25 AM Monopoli | 1h55 | 6:20 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39002 | 4:25 AM Monopoli | 1h55 | 6:20 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 39004 · Autobus FS Sud Est 32010 | 5:45 AM Monopoli | 1h35 | 7:20 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 32010 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39004 | 5:45 AM Monopoli | 1h35 | 7:20 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4374+ Autobus FS Sud Est 11025 | 6:02 AM Monopoli | 2h18 | 8:20 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15003 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39014 · Autobus FS Sud Est 32016 | 6:45 AM Monopoli | 1h55 | 8:40 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 15015 · Autobus FS Sud Est 39026 · Autobus FS Sud Est 31038 | 7:50 AM Monopoli | 4h40 | 12:30 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Monopoli to Taranto run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:58, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 3:58 AM |
Last bus 11:30 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 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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