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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 381 miles (614 km)
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $103 Average price | $204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.7kg 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 Florence to Taranto:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Taranto costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Taranto costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Taranto
How to get from Florence to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Taranto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2125 · 11013:25 PM14h35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:00 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
2125 · 11013:25 PM14h35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:00 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 44182:20 PM1h25Bologna Airport3:45 PMBrindisi Airport$1941One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 583+
Regionale 5967 · Autobus PZ49710:15 AM10h55Florence Rifredi9:10 PMTaranto station$901One-way2 transfers
Intercity 596+
InterCityNotte 350517:41 PM12h39Florence Rifredi8:20 AMTaranto station$911One-way1 transfer
Regionale 17800+
Intercity 603+
Regionale Veloce 198374:32 AM11h48Florence Santa Maria Novella4:20 PMTaranto station$1001One-way2 transfers
2401 · 11014:55 PM13h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:00 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$321One-way1 transfer
2797 · 11014:25 PM13h35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:00 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$321One-way1 transfer
24212:10 AM11h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:25 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$491One-way0 transfers
AZ1684 · AZ16037:00 PM3h55Florence Peretola Airport10:55 PMBari Palese Airport$1381One-way1 transfer
AZ1684 · AZ16257:00 PM4h00Florence Peretola Airport11:00 PMBrindisi Airport$1381One-way1 transfer
AZ1682 · AZ16233:30 PM2h55Florence Peretola Airport6:25 PMBrindisi Airport$1931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Taranto:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Taranto costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Taranto costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Taranto as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Malta Air, ITA, Vueling to go to Taranto by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Frecciargento, Italo to go to Taranto by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Volotea, Malta Air.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
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