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Compare train and bus for La Spezia to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 452 miles (729 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $248 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration Fastest 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 La Spezia to Taranto:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Taranto costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 27m.
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom La Spezia to Taranto
How to get from La Spezia to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Spezia to Taranto is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
InterCityNotte 799+
Autobus PZ419+
BUS LP7011:27 AM12h50La Spezia Centrale2:17 PMTaranto station$931One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
InterCityNotte 799+
Autobus PZ419+
BUS LP7011:27 AM12h50La Spezia Centrale2:17 PMTaranto station$931One-way2 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 19232+
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+
Regionale 198916:06 AM11h44La Spezia Centrale5:50 PMTaranto station$1611One-way2 transfers
Other options
Regionale 19258+
InterCityNotte 350516:06 PM14h14La Spezia Centrale8:20 AMTaranto station$961One-way1 transfer
Regionale 19258+
InterCityNotte 350516:06 PM14h14La Spezia Centrale8:20 AMTaranto station$961One-way1 transfer
Intercity 505 · Intercity 707+
BUS LP70710:17 AM13h32La Spezia Centrale11:49 PMTaranto station$1181One-way2 transfers
061 · 0378:45 PM12h15La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme9:00 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$1011One-way1 transfer
207 · 303 · 3057:05 AM13h50La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme8:55 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$1091One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM15h05La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci7:20 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$1341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Taranto:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Taranto costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 27m.
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia and Taranto as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Taranto by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Taranto by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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