- 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
$13
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bari Palese Airport to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari Palese Airport to Taranto will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 33 trains that leave Bari Palese Airport for Taranto on Sun, Jun 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 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.
Regionale 19895
Regionale 19885
Regionale 19875
Regionale 19879
Regionale 19881
Intercity 558
FRECCIAROSSA 8807
InterCityNotte 765
Intercity 605
Regionale 19885Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari Palese Airport to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bari Palese Airport to Taranto:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari Palese Airport to Taranto costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bari Palese Airport to Taranto trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale FTRM 91325 · Regionale 19891 | 3:23 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h27 | 5:50 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19883 | 3:24 PM Bari Centrale | 1h20 | 4:44 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4349 · Regionale 19891 | 3:50 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h00 | 5:50 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91327+ Intercity 605 | 4:16 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h11 | 6:27 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19891 | 4:30 PM Bari Centrale | 1h20 | 5:50 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91329 · Regionale 19893 | 4:59 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h05 | 7:04 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23553 · Regionale 19893 | 5:05 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h59 | 7:04 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605 | 5:17 PM Bari Centrale | 1h10 | 6:27 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19893 | 5:44 PM Bari Centrale | 1h20 | 7:04 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91029+ FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 5:53 PM Bari Aeroporto | 1h53 | 7:46 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4357+ FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 6:02 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h44 | 7:46 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4357 · Regionale 19895 | 6:02 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h40 | 7:42 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19895 | 6:20 PM Bari Centrale | 1h22 | 7:42 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23559 · Regionale 19897 | 6:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h30 | 9:05 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 6:40 PM Bari Centrale | 1h06 | 7:46 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91031 · Regionale 19897 | 6:47 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h18 | 9:05 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19897 | 7:45 PM Bari Centrale | 1h20 | 9:05 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91337 · Regionale 19899 | 7:51 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h19 | 10:10 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4361 · Regionale 19899 | 7:53 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h17 | 10:10 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91341 · Regionale 19885 | 8:45 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h03 | 10:48 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19899 | 8:50 PM Bari Centrale | 1h20 | 10:10 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19885 | 9:28 PM Bari Centrale | 1h20 | 10:48 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4369 · Regionale 19863 | 9:48 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 3h09 | 12:57 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4370+ Intercity 611+ Regionale 19863 | 10:27 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h30 | 12:57 AM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale FTRM 91345 · Regionale 19863 | 10:57 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h00 | 12:57 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19863 | 11:37 PM Bari Centrale | 1h20 | 12:57 AM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Regionale FTRM 91421 · Regionale 19871 | 6:06 AM Bari Aeroporto | 2h42 | 8:48 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91421+ InterCityNotte 765 | 6:06 AM Bari Aeroporto | 2h14 | 8:20 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91053+ InterCityNotte 755+ Intercity 612 | 6:55 AM Bari Aeroporto | 3h29 | 10:24 AM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 7:12 AM Bari Centrale | 1h08 | 8:20 AM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19871 | 7:18 AM Bari Centrale | 1h30 | 8:48 AM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4311+ InterCityNotte 755+ Intercity 612 | 7:21 AM Bari Palese-Macchie | 3h03 | 10:24 AM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 558 | 7:28 AM Bari Centrale | 1h05 | 8:33 AM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755+ Intercity 612 | 7:44 AM Bari Centrale | 2h40 | 10:24 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91061 · Regionale 19875 | 10:15 AM Bari Aeroporto | 1h55 | 12:10 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34393 · Regionale 19875 | 10:20 AM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h50 | 12:10 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19875 | 10:50 AM Bari Centrale | 1h20 | 12:10 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4333 · Regionale 19879 | 11:51 AM Bari Palese-Macchie | 3h09 | 3:00 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91067 · Regionale 19879 | 12:45 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h15 | 3:00 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91069 · Regionale 19881 | 1:35 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h25 | 4:00 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19879 | 1:40 PM Bari Centrale | 1h20 | 3:00 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23537 · Regionale 19881 | 2:04 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h56 | 4:00 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19881 | 2:40 PM Bari Centrale | 1h20 | 4:00 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bari Palese Airport to Taranto run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 9:39 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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 Railway Station, Taranto -> Taranto Centro, Taranto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari Palese Airport to Taranto by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Taranto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bari Palese Airport to Taranto trains use the Bari Centrale to Stazione di Taranto station pair, with some services arriving at Taranto, Porto Mercantile. Use this guide to compare Bari Palese Airport and Taranto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bari Centrale is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Piccinni, La Tana Del Polpo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bari Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bari Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bari Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Centrale: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior Bari, Grand Hotel Leon d'Oro, Hotel Adria.
Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Sole Rosso, Millegusti Ramen a mano
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Viale Unità d'Italia / Largo Ignazio Ciaia: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior Bari, Mercure Villa Romanazzi Carducci Bari, Hotel Adria.
Bari, Largo Ignazio Ciaia is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Largo Ignazio Ciaia has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Largo Ignazio Ciaia.
Stazione di Taranto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Al Gambero, Trattoria del Pescatore
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stazione di Taranto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stazione di Taranto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stazione di Taranto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stazione di Taranto: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stazione di Taranto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza Taranto, Mercure Delfino Taranto.
Taranto, Porto Mercantile has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Available at Taranto, Porto Mercantile: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto, Porto Mercantile: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza Taranto, Hotel Europa.
Taranto, Terminal Cimino is 5 km from Taranto city centre. Public transport options include:
Taranto, Terminal Cimino has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Ramps.
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