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Compare train and bus for Bari to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bari to Taranto
Compare the available ways to get from Bari to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Taranto:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Taranto costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 4m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bari to Taranto
How to get from Bari to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bari to Taranto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
242112:05 PM 1h20 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
242112:05 PM 1h20 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 5587:28 AM 1h05 Bari Centrale 8:33 AM Taranto station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 198331:10 PM 1h10 Bari Centrale 2:20 PM Taranto station $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 198373:10 PM 1h10 Bari Centrale 4:20 PM Taranto station $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 198436:10 PM 1h10 Bari Centrale 7:20 PM Taranto station $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
11094:15 PM 1h25 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 5:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
11015:21 AM 1h39 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 7:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:10 AM 1h15 Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) 10:25 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Taranto:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Taranto costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bari and Taranto as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Intersaj, Cotrap, Marino Autolinee to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Taranto by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Intersaj, Cotrap, Marino Autolinee.
- 17 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
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