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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a flight costs an average of €218.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price | €218 Average price | €184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Taranto
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Taranto:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Taranto costing on average €84.
A bus is €168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Taranto costing on average €218.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €134. The journey takes 11h 34m versus 8h 42m 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 Bologna to Taranto
How to get from Bologna to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Taranto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
242112:45 AM 12h40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2421
12:45 AM 12h40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 5493:35 PM 1h20 Bologna Airport 4:55 PM Bari Palese Airport €128 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 3505110:21 PM 9h59 Bologna Centrale 8:20 AM Taranto station €61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Intercity 607+
Regionale Veloce 1984512:00 PM 8h20 Bologna Centrale 8:20 PM Taranto station €72 1 One-way 1 transfer- Intercity 609+Regionale 19849
2:00 PM 8h42 Bologna Centrale 10:42 PM Taranto station €72 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
11:40 PM 9h55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:35 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €31 1 One-way 0 transfers 
203 · 20111:30 AM 10h25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €33 1 One-way 1 transfer- FlixBus
8:45 PM 11h25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 8:10 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AZ1318 · AZ1607
3:10 PM 3h35 Bologna Airport 6:45 PM Bari Palese Airport €85 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1312 · AZ1617
6:25 AM 4h10 Bologna Airport 10:35 AM Bari Palese Airport €118 1 One-way 1 transfer - FR 4338
9:20 PM 1h25 Bologna Airport 10:45 PM Brindisi Airport €132 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Taranto:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Taranto costing on average €84.
A bus is €168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Taranto costing on average €218.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Taranto as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Ryanair, Luxair, Austrian Airlines to go to Taranto by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciargento, Regionale to go to Taranto by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, OneBus, Infobus to go to Taranto by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 3 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, OneBus, Infobus.
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