- 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
$54
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 34 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
741 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Taranto will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 11 buses that leave Parma for Taranto on Fri, Jul 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 741 km distance in an average of 12 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 14 h 20 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.
2421
2495 · 1109
2409 · 4411
3803 · 1181
201
201
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
2421Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 460 miles (741 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $83 Average price | $250 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Parma to Taranto:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Taranto costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Taranto costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 10m.
Bus takes on average 12h 36m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $250 (€205) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $208 (€171). The journey takes 12h 36m versus 9h 21m 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 Itabus.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Taranto buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3803 · 1181 | 3:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 15h55 | 7:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 15h15 | 8:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 16h30 | 9:35 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 11h45 | 9:35 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 12h35 | 10:25 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2 transfers | |
063 · 037 | 9:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 11h05 | 9:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
2421 | 11:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 14h20 | 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 12h50 | 1:20 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
2495 · 1109 | 1:00 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 16h40 | 5:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
2409 · 4411 | 9:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 14h55 | 12:25 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
201 | 10:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 11h20 | 9:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Parma to Taranto run on average 12 times per day, taking around 12h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:52. The fastest bus covers the 460 miles (741 km) distance in 11h 20m.
Distance 460 miles (741 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 20m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:52 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
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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.
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Terminal Cimino -> Taranto Piazza Ebalia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma 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.

Most Parma to Taranto buses use the Parma, Terminal Bus to Taranto, Terminal Cimino station pair, with some services arriving at Massafra, Viale Magna Grecia (Stazione di Servizio Eni). Use this guide to compare Parma and Taranto bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Taranto, Terminal Cimino is 6 km from Taranto city centre. Public transport options include:
Taranto, Terminal Cimino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Caffè Terminal (in the station), Ristorante Pizzeria Cimino (0.2 km), Trattoria Al Gambero (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
Available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Elevators, ramps.
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