- 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
$17
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salerno to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Taranto will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 16 buses that leave Salerno for Taranto on Sat, Jul 25, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 25 the direct buses cover the 209 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jul 25 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.



Regionale 21109 · Autobus PZ201
Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103
FlixBus
305
FlixBus
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m 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 Salerno to Taranto:
A bus is $13 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Taranto costing on average $30 (€30).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:37AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 3h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 3h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Taranto buses for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:10 AM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 3h45 | 10:55 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 3h45 | 11:55 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 · 1109 | 9:30 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 8h10 | 5:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 3h40 | 2:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21313 · Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 11:13 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h10 | 3:23 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 11:35 AM Salerno station | 3h48 | 3:23 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 11:35 AM Salerno station | 3h48 | 3:23 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
1202 · 1125 | 2:05 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 8h25 | 10:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
Metropolitano 21323 · Regionale 21109 · Autobus PZ201 | 2:43 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h07 | 7:50 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21109 · Autobus PZ201 | 3:10 PM Salerno station | 4h40 | 7:50 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21109 · Autobus PZ201 | 3:10 PM Salerno station | 4h40 | 7:50 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 3h50 | 7:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 3h25 | 7:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
305 | 5:15 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 3h40 | 8:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 3h40 | 9:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salerno to Taranto run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 129 miles (209 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€11) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 11:15 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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Terminal Cimino -> Taranto Piazza Ebalia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno 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 Salerno to Taranto buses use the Salerno, Piazza della Concordia to Taranto, Terminal Cimino station pair, with some services arriving at Grottaglie, Viale dello Sport 16. Use this guide to compare Salerno 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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