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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
5 h 7 m
Average
6 h 41 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
427 km
Of the 18 trains that leave Rome for Taranto every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 265 miles (427 km) | |
Average train duration | 6 h 29 min | |
Average train ticket price | $34 (€30) | |
Train frequency | 12 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Trenitalia, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale or ItaloTreno |
Trains from Rome to Taranto cover the 265 miles (427 km) long route taking on average 6 h 29 min with our travel partners like Trenitalia, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale or ItaloTreno. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $34 (€30), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $21 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Roma Termini and arrive in Taranto, Porto Mercantile.
Trenitalia, Frecciarossa and Intercity trains will get you to Taranto from Rome from $21 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Omio helps you find the perfect Rome - Taranto train with Intercity. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train between Rome and Taranto, Omio shows you Intercity current train schedules, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best train ticket for your upcoming Rome to Taranto journey. You can expect to travel around 265 miles (427 km) between Rome and Taranto on a train with Intercity. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Intercity tickets to Taranto from Rome starting as low as $21 (€18) if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by train instead of purchasing tickets at the train station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Intercity!
Enjoy the train ride between Rome and Taranto with Trenitalia, Italy’s main provider of train services throughout the country with an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca that can travel at speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In many cases, Trenitalia trains also provide barrier-free access.
Trenitalia tickets between Rome and Taranto are available on Omio, and you can find the best deals for them in just a few steps. Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travelers, which you can use on Omio. When traveling on a Trenitalia train to Taranto from Rome, you can expect to travel 265 miles (427 km). Check Trenitalia’s train times and tickets for the Rome to Taranto route and buy your cheap ticket on Omio today!
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These trains reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 265 miles (427 km) from Rome to Taranto quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed train. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
We show you the latest Frecciarossa train schedule for the Rome to Taranto route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this route, such as departure and arrival train stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap train to Taranto from Rome with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!
Frecciarossa from Rome to Taranto train information:
When traveling from Rome to Taranto, it’s good to know that there are certain times during the year when there are quite a few trains to choose from daily, in other times there is one direct line once a day. During the more frequent daily train season, there can be around 15 trains leaving Rome daily to Taranto. During this time, the travel time can be anywhere from 5h to just over 8h. Trains from Rome to Taranto vary due to what kind of train you book, how many transfers are on your route, and the length of time at each transfer.
Daily departures from Rome to Taranto by train during the busier season of the year can be upwards of 15 trains a day. The first train normally leaves Rome after about 6:00 a.m. with the last train setting off around 7:00 p.m. So if you want to catch a full day in Taranto once you have arrived, best to look at the earlier train times. In the slower season, you have fewer options, but you can still decide on which day of the week you want to make the trip to Taranto as there is generally one trip daily.
Trains from Rome to Taranto cover over 250 miles (about 400 km) of track. So depending on whether you choose a direct train to get you there fast, or you opt for a slower train or a train with one or more spots to save a little money, your trip can take anywhere from just over 5h to around 8h.
Departure train station: When you leave Rome for Taranto, you will depart from the busiest train station in all of Itlay, the Rome Termini. This massive 29 platform train station has everything you need while you’re waiting for your train departure. There are shops, restaurants, two post offices, ticketing booths, counters to exchange money, and even a grocery store. If you or someone your traveling with needs assistance, you can visit the Sala Blu office for disabled travelers. There is also a luggage facility in case you don’t want to take all your luggage on your trip to Taranto. Also good to know, if traveling has taken its toll, there are 2 spas in the train station you could relax in before boarding your train. Lastly, Rome Termini is in the city center so getting to your train on time should be fairly easy.
Arrival train station: Although the Stazione di Taranto (Taranto Train Station) is not a glamorous as Rome Termini, it still has plenty of facilities to satisfy and help any traveler. This 10 track station has a cafe, newsstand, ticketing counters, luggage lockers, bus line, and disabled travelers assistance office. Luckily, this train station is also located in the city center so getting around, even with luggage shouldn’t be too difficult. But there are taxis outside and a bus line in case your hotel is a little too far for walking distance.
Trenitalia, the largest train operator in Italy, offers all the train services you need from Rome to Taranto. Established in 2000. Trenitalia offers regional, intercity, high-speed, and international train lines and routes.
Trenitalia offers their Intercity and Regionale train lines from Rome to Taranto, which are long-distance lines that aren’t as fast as the high-speed options. There are, however, direct options for these long-distance trains so the difference in time is very little, but can be a lot cheaper on the wallet. The high-speed trains, Frecciarossa and Frecciaregento can you get there quickly, and the Frecciarossa has a bit of added luxury. These high-speed options also offer one transfer and direct lines. All train lines offer basic tickets or you can upgrade to second or first-class seating.
No matter what class ticket you purchased or which type of train you decided on, all the Trenitalia trains from Rome to Taranto come with comfortable seating with plenty of arm and legroom. They also have enough luggage storage to ensure a comfortable journey to your destination. If you decide to travel by an Intercity or Regionale train, you can choose between standard, second, and first-class travel. These trains also allow bikes if they are able to fold, and disassembled bikes are allowed if they fit in special bags designed for them. Small pets are allowed on all trains, as long as they fit in a small pet carrier. Larger dogs are also allowed on trains, with the exception of Monday to Friday from early in the morning, until the afternoon, or what you would think of as off-peak travel times. Keep in mind if you do bring your larger pet, they need to be leashed and muzzled to be allowed on board. Additionally, you will need to pay a half-price second-class ticket to bring your larger furry family member on board. On the Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains, Wi-Fi is provided throughout your journey. If you or your travel partner(s) need assistance, you should visit the Sala Blu office for disabled travelers at the train station before you board your train.
If you’re looking to travel with a cheap train from Rome to Taranto, there are a couple of ways to save on train tickets. If you are a student, senior citizen, or traveling with a group, Trenitalia has specially priced tickets for those categories. If not, you can still find ways to save on your ticket purchases. If you like to plan, then booking your train in advance can help you save a little. Additionally, by booking in advance, you have the opportunity to look at different dates to see if there are times or days in the week that are less in price than others. If you prefer train travel as a nice way to see the country, you can opt for a long-distance train or one that has a transfer or two, those tend to be cheaper than the high-speed trains, and in the case of Rome to Taranto, there’s not a massive difference in travel times. So if you decide you don’t need the added luxury of the Frecciarossa line, you can find cheap train deals that don’t translate to extendedly longer travel time.
When departing from Rome, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina and Roma Ostiense. When arriving in Taranto, you can end your journey in train stations like Taranto, Porto Mercantile, Taranto, Cimino and Taranto, via Di Palma.
Omio customers book a train from Roma Termini to Taranto, Porto Mercantile most frequently for this route.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Roma Termini and need to travel around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Taranto most often arrive at Taranto, Porto Mercantile and need to travel around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from this train station to the city center.
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