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Compare bus and train for Catanzaro to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catanzaro to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €21, while a bus costs an average of €34.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Catanzaro to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Taranto:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catanzaro to Taranto costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €29. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Catanzaro to Taranto
How to get from Catanzaro to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catanzaro to Taranto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM 6h15 Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) 12:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM 6h15 Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) 12:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale 7368+
Intercity 56410:39 AM 3h58 Catanzaro 2:37 PM Taranto station €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 21677+
Intercity 5622:39 PM 4h01 Catanzaro 6:40 PM Taranto station €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
BUS LP794 · BUS LP98610:54 PM 5h51 Catanzaro 4:45 AM Taranto station €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Taranto:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catanzaro to Taranto costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catanzaro and Taranto as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Catanzaro Lido and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Taranto by train.
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