- 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 on Aug 29
$38
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$65
Fastest journey on Aug 29
11 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
13 h 2 m
Buses on Aug 29
19
Distance
681 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Taranto will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Taranto without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 423 miles (681 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $92 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 59m Average total duration 13h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Taranto:
A bus is $9 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Taranto costing on average $78.
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Taranto costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 35m.
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $174 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105. The journey takes 13h 29m versus 8h 14m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Taranto buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 13h00 | 9:35 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 13h50 | 10:25 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 16h05 | 12:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 15h45 | 12:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
065 · 716 | 9:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 11h30 | 9:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
2771 · 2421 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 15h45 | 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 16h05 | 3:35 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 15h45 | 3:35 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 17h55 | 6:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 15h30 | 9:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 16h25 | 11:15 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 16h35 | 5:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 16h05 | 5:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 15h30 | 8:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 15h05 | 8:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 13h50 | 9:35 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 13h30 | 9:35 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 13h20 | 9:35 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 14h10 | 10:25 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Venice to Taranto run on average 20 times per day, taking around 13h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 but you can travel from only $23 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 423 miles (681 km) distance in 11h 30m.
Distance 423 miles (681 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 11h 30m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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 Venice 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 Venice to Taranto buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to Taranto, Terminal Cimino station pair, with some services arriving at Taranto. Use this guide to compare Venice and Taranto bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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.
Taranto is 1 km from Taranto city centre. Public transport options include:
Taranto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Taranto. ATMs are available at Taranto.
Ticket office support is available at Taranto.
Available at Taranto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto: Station access for disabled individuals is available.
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