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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ferrara to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ferrara to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. 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 train costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €204.
Distance: 413 miles (666 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€69 Average price | €204 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 51m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Ferrara to Taranto
Compare the available ways to get from Ferrara to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Taranto:
A train is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara to Taranto costing on average €69.
A train is €160 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ferrara to Taranto costing on average €204.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 11h 51m.
Tickets start at around €69 compared to roughly €190 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €121. The journey takes 11h 21m versus 7h 56m 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 Ferrara to Taranto
How to get from Ferrara to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ferrara to Taranto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM 13h55 Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione 12:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM 13h55 Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione 12:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 5493:35 PM 1h20 Bologna Airport 4:55 PM Bari Palese Airport €86 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3989+
InterCityNotte 350519:11 PM 11h09 Ferrara station 8:20 AM Taranto station €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Autobus TTPER B5390 · Regionale Veloce 3989+
InterCityNotte 350518:40 PM 11h40 Ferrara Via Boschetto 8:20 AM Taranto station €51 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3965+
Intercity 6059:05 AM 9h22 Ferrara station 6:27 PM Taranto station €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM 12h00 Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione 10:25 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €41 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM 11h10 Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione 9:35 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
069 · 03710:45 PM 10h15 Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione 9:00 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino €80 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 377410:05 AM 1h25 Bologna Airport 11:30 AM Brindisi Airport €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
FR 43389:20 PM 1h25 Bologna Airport 10:45 PM Brindisi Airport €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ1462 · AZ16073:15 PM 3h30 Venice Marco Polo Airport 6:45 PM Bari Palese Airport €81 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Taranto:
A train is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara to Taranto costing on average €69.
A train is €160 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ferrara to Taranto costing on average €204.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 11h 51m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ferrara and Taranto as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ferrara station and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Taranto by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Luxair, British Airways, Smartwings, Ryanair to go to Taranto by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Taranto by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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