- 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
$18
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Taranto will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 22 buses that leave Naples for Taranto on Thu, Jul 16, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 254 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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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2421Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples 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 4h 29m. 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 bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Naples to Taranto:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Taranto costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€37). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 3h 26m 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 Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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 Itabus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 5h43 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 5h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:09AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:14AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Naples 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 |
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![]() | 6:15 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 4h40 | 10:55 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 4h40 | 11:55 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 4h25 | 12:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 | 8:55 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 4h30 | 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5965 · Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 9:40 AM Naples Centrale | 5h43 | 3:23 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 723+ Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 9:45 AM Naples Centrale | 5h38 | 3:23 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Metropolitano 21313 · Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 10:09 AM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra | 5h14 | 3:23 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 4h25 | 2:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 10:50 AM Naples Centrale | 4h33 | 3:23 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
1109 | 12:45 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 4h55 | 5:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PZ101 · Autobus PZ201 | 2:00 PM Naples Centrale | 5h50 | 7:50 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 4h45 | 7:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Napoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale) | 14h00 | 5:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 4h20 | 7:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
305 | 3:40 PM Napoli, V.le Fulco Ruffo di Calabria (Pbus turistici) | 5h15 | 8:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
305 | 4:20 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 4h35 | 8:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
1125 | 5:45 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 4h45 | 10:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
1101 | 1:10 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 4h50 | 6:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 3h55 | 5:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 5h05 | 7:20 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Naples to Taranto run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 42 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.
Official public transport app
Terminal Cimino -> Taranto Piazza Ebalia
Those who are looking to catch a ride on one of the available trains from Cefalu to Cinisi will find a consistent schedule that offers service each day of the week. The westward trip along the northern coast of the island of Sicily is about 62.5 miles (101 km) and the journey can vary in duration; shorter train rides typically take about 2h 20min, while longer routes take around 3h 29min.
Every day of the week Cefalu to Cinisi trains are in operation. Typically, travelers will find at least 25 weekly options, with about four services departing from Cefalu daily on Mondays through Saturdays. The schedule is reduced to a single option on Sundays. On weekdays, the first departure will typically leave around 8:43 a.m., while the first departure on Saturdays is around 6:58 a.m. On days with multiple departures, the final train leaves around 7:20 p.m. The only train on Sundays operates at about 7:05 a.m.
The journey time for a train from Cefalu to Cinisi will differ based on the time of day that the train departs from Cefalu and the duration of the transfers that are scheduled for the route. Every one of the trips will include at least two transfers; however, throughout the week, passengers can expect the shortest journey to take roughly around 2h 20min, while the longest service option may take around 3h 29min.


Departure train station: All train to Cinisi from Cefalu will leave the city from Cefalu station. To get to Cefalu station from the city center, a distance of approximately 0.2 miles (300 m), travelers can choose to walk; by foot, the route will take roughly about 4 min. Via rideshare or taxi, the distance from the city center to the station will take about 5min. Once at the station travelers will find that there are ticket options, a café and restrooms.
Arrival train station: All trains that are bound for Cinisi will arrive at Cinisi Terrasini. From Cinisi Terrasini to the center of the city is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km), which is walkable in roughly around 20 min.

Every one of the trains from Cefalu to Cinisi are provided by just a single train company: Trenitalia. The train company offers passengers a he

The trains that operate along the route along the northern coast of Sicily will run morning, noon and night. That said, there are no specific night trains from Cefalu to Cinisi. The latest journey available each week will depart Cefalu around 7:20 p.m. and generally arrives at Cinisi Terrasini no later than about 9:40 p.m.
In order to train Cefalu to Cinisi, passengers will want to book one of the roughly 25 route options that are on Trenitalia’s scheduled each week. Six days a week—specifically Mondays through Saturdays—there will be at least four daily route options, with the first departure leaving Cefalu around either 6:58 a.m. or 8:43 a.m., then the final departure leaving around 7:20 p.m. On Sundays, the only available train departs around 7:05 a.m. All of the trains that operate the route are Regionale and each route will include two transfers prior to reaching their final destination. Typically, these journeys can be anywhere from as quick as about 2h 20min to as long as roughly 3h 29min.
With multiple available train journeys running the route from Cefalu to Cinisi every week, travelers have the opportunity to minimize the number of vehicles that are carrying people between the two points by taking advantage of the standing service schedule. This also helps to prevent wear and tear on the island’s roads. What’s more, the option for train travel also allows passengers who take along a bicycle, which can be used for emissions_free transportation at both ends of the trip.
The only train type offered by Trenitalia for the route between Cefalu and Cinisi will have just the second class ticket class option available for purchase. However, all trains provided by Trenitalia do have ample luggage space available on board, regardless of ticket class. Travelers are asked to safely and securely stow their luggage upon entering the train. This includes any bicycles, which can be brought on board for free; prior to stowing, bicycles will need to be folded or disassembled and placed in an appropriate container. Similarly, small pets that are appropriately crated may travel for free. A fee is charged for larger pets and large dogs must be on a leash and muzzled for the duration of the journey. The fee is waived for animals traveling in a service capacity. This benefit is one of a optios that are available to passengers with limited mobility. Additional services before and after boarding are provided to Trenitalia customers through Sale Blue of RFI and should be requested in advance of travel.
Passengers who are hoping to secure a lower price for their journey via train to Cinisi from Cefalu can affect the price in a handful of ways. Primarily, travelers are encouraged to book any train tickets at least a week ahead of the travel date; any tickets that are booked in the immediate hours, or even days, ahead of the departure time are likely to see surge prices. While the cost of the journey is the same throughout each day and each week, passengers will want to avoid selecting flexibility or refundability, where available, as these options are often only available for a fee. What’s more, when selecting the right ticket for the journey between the two cities, passengers will want to check their eligibility for any discounts, such as those provided to the youngest members of a family or those offered to senior citizens, as these qualifications may result in lower ticket costs for Cefalu to Cinisi trains.


The beautiful town of Cinisi, part of the city of Palermo, sits on the northwest part of the island of Sicily and makes good use of the area’s coastal splendor. While here, travelers will want to take advantage of the region’s many stunning outdoor sites, such as:
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples 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.

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