- Must visit
MArTA - National Archaeological Museum of Taranto
The city’s flagship museum, famous for Magna Graecia finds, gold collections, and artifacts that explain Taranto’s ancient importance in Southern Italy.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 3 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
581 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Siena to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Siena to Taranto will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
It's difficult to get from Siena to Taranto without transferring at least once.
2401 · 1101
108 · 106
207 · 303 · 305
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108 · 106
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Siena to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 361 miles (581 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Siena to Taranto:
A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Siena to Taranto costing on average $41 (€34).
A flight is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Taranto costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 2m.
Bus takes on average 10h 39m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:02AM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 13h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 11h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 14h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Siena to Taranto buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:55 PM Siena | 12h05 | 4:00 AM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Siena, P.za Gramsc | 11h35 | 6:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 11h25 | 6:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli | 11h15 | 6:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Siena, P.za Gramsc | 11h45 | 10:20 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 11h35 | 10:20 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli | 11h25 | 10:20 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
207 · 303 · 305 | 11:05 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 9h50 | 8:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Siena to Taranto run on average 17 times per day, taking around 10h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:39. The fastest bus covers the 361 miles (581 km) distance in 11h 20m.
Distance 361 miles (581 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 11h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:39 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.
The city’s flagship museum, famous for Magna Graecia finds, gold collections, and artifacts that explain Taranto’s ancient importance in Southern Italy.
An underground archaeological site in the old city linked to ancient Spartan Taras, valued for its immersive look into early settlement layers below modern Taranto.
Although primarily a landmark, the internal exhibition route functions like a small interpretive museum about the fortress and Taranto’s military history.
The atmospheric old town on the island between two seas, full of narrow lanes, historic facades, and some of the city’s most photogenic corners.
The main waterfront promenade, ideal for strolling, sea views, and classic photos of bridges, naval buildings, and the Mar Grande.
A central square by the castle and bridge, often the starting point for sightseeing and one of the most recognizable urban spaces in Taranto.
Taranto's signature mussel dish, cooked in tomato, garlic, parsley, and chili. It reflects the city's long tradition of mussel farming in the Mar Piccolo.
A simple local favorite of mussels steamed with black pepper and lemon. It highlights the quality of Taranto's famous shellfish.
A classic Apulian baked dish with rice, potatoes, and mussels, often linked with the Ionian coast. Rich, rustic, and deeply traditional.
Historic and well-known pizzeria in Taranto, appreciated for classic pizzas and a long-standing casual local atmosphere.
Established seafood restaurant known for local fish dishes and traditional Apulian coastal cooking in a relaxed setting.
Recognized Taranto restaurant serving seafood and regional specialties, with a classic, welcoming dining room.
Generally cheaper than Rome or Milan. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels vary by season and location.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% in restaurants for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Taranto Terminal Cimino, Taranto -> Taranto Stazione Centrale, Taranto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Siena 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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