The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Taranto
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
8 h 8 m
Average duration
9 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
658 km
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 $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Taranto on Wed, Nov 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 658 km distance in an average of 9 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 8 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 10 h 31 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.








Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna Centrale to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price |
8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Taranto train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Taranto trains for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h41 | 6:20 AM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
![]() | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h08 | 10:35 PM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h31 | 5:32 AM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h18 | 6:55 AM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Taranto
Distance 408 miles (658 km) |
Average train duration 8h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 59m |
First train 10:57 |
Last train 21:39 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bologna Centrale to Taranto start from as low as $43 (€35) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $81 (€66) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia, Italo from Bologna Centrale to Taranto trainsIntercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia, Italo trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Taranto from $18 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Italo
FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Taranto

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Taranto
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Ristorante Al Gambero
- Trattoria del Pescatore
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Plaza Taranto
- Mercure Delfino Taranto
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various Italian destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- Ramps.
- Bus: Several lines available
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