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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 an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. 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 $70, while a flight costs an average of $330.
Distance: 381 miles (614 km)
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$70 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $330 Average price | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to Taranto
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Taranto:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Taranto costing on average $117.
A bus is $261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Taranto costing on average $330.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $199 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $130. The journey takes 10h 55m versus 7h 48m 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 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.
24212:10 AM 11h15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2421
2:10 AM 11h15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 43385:45 AM 1h25 Bologna Airport 7:10 AM Brindisi Airport $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 580 · Intercity 6058:21 AM 10h06 Florence Santa Maria Novella 6:27 PM Taranto station $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 94455+Intercity 609+Regionale 1984911:40 AM 11h02 Florence Santa Maria Novella 10:42 PM Taranto station $82 1 One-way 2 transfers- Intercity 580 · Intercity 605+Regionale Veloce 19841
8:21 AM 9h59 Florence Santa Maria Novella 6:20 PM Taranto station $83 1 One-way 2 transfers
- 2495 · 1109
4:15 AM 13h25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 5:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $42 1 One-way 1 transfer - 3897 · 1109
3:45 AM 13h55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 5:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $48 1 One-way 1 transfer 
131 · 1068:30 PM 11h20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 7:50 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FR 6019
8:25 AM 1h25 Pisa International Airport 9:50 AM Brindisi Airport $108 1 One-way 0 transfers - FR 3774
4:50 PM 1h25 Bologna Airport 6:15 PM Brindisi Airport $252 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ1678 · AZ1613
11:25 AM 3h05 Florence Peretola Airport 2:30 PM Bari Palese Airport $274 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Taranto:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Taranto costing on average $117.
A bus is $261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Taranto costing on average $330.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 11 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Taranto station.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Taranto by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Luxair, Ryanair, Eurowings to go to Taranto by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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