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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Taranto will cost around €97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 20 trains from Bologna Centrale to Taranto, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 658 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 3 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 7 h 35 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.
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Trains from Bologna Centrale to Taranto run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 408 miles (658 km) distance in 6h 44m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bologna Centrale to Taranto.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Taranto trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 6:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h56 | 3:23 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 603+ Regionale Veloce 19837 | 8:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h20 | 4:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ Regionale Veloce 19837 | 8:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h35 | 4:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+ Regionale Veloce 19839 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h35 | 5:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605 | 10:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h27 | 6:27 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605+ Regionale Veloce 19841 | 10:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h20 | 6:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Regionale Veloce 19843 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h35 | 7:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607+ Regionale Veloce 19845 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h20 | 8:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h03 | 7:48 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+ Regionale Veloce 19847 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h35 | 9:20 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609+ Regionale 19849 | 2:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h42 | 10:42 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Intercity 707 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h01 | 10:03 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Intercity 707 | 2:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h56 | 10:03 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ Regionale 19849 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h57 | 10:42 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 4:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 11:48 PM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9643 · FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 4:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h11 | 11:48 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale 19851 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h10 | 12:05 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 35051 | 10:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h59 | 8:20 AM Taranto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 757 · InterCityNotte 35051 | 10:30 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h50 | 8:20 AM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1963+ Intercity 564 | 11:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 15h32 | 2:37 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1963+ Autobus PZ105+ Intercity 701 | 11:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 13h47 | 12:52 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 35678+ Intercity 703+ Regionale Veloce 19835 | 11:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 16h02 | 3:20 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
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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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Most Bologna Centrale to Taranto trains use the Bologna Centrale to Stazione di Taranto station pair, with some services arriving at Taranto, Terminal Cimino. Use this guide to compare Bologna Centrale and Taranto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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, 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.