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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 €31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 29m. 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 €31, while a flight costs an average of €72.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price | €72 Average price | €183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m 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.
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 €65.
A bus is €41 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Taranto costing on average €72.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €152. The journey takes 8h 52m 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 AM12h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:25 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 242112:45 AM12h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:25 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 54910:15 AM1h20Bologna Airport11:35 AMBari Palese Airport€701One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 60510:00 AM8h27Bologna Centrale6:27 PMTaranto station€701One-way0 transfers- Intercity 609+
Regionale 198492:00 PM8h42Bologna Centrale10:42 PMTaranto station€721One-way1 transfer - Intercity 607+Regionale 1989712:00 PM9h05Bologna Centrale9:05 PMTaranto station€721One-way1 transfer
- 03711:40 PM9h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:00 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino€321One-way0 transfers
- 10210:00 PM9h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:50 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino€321One-way0 transfers
- 203 · 20111:30 AM10h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:55 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino€331One-way1 transfer
- FR 37745:45 AM1h25Bologna Airport7:10 AMBrindisi Airport€601One-way0 transfers
AZ1318 · AZ16233:30 PM2h55Bologna Airport6:25 PMBrindisi Airport€831One-way1 transfer- AZ1320 · AZ16257:05 PM3h55Bologna Airport11:00 PMBrindisi Airport€831One-way1 transfer
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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 €65.
A bus is €41 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Taranto costing on average €72.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains 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 Brindisi 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 Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Taranto by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, OneBus, TPER spa to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Taranto by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 7 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, OneBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
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