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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 an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 452 miles (729 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration Fastest 10h 39m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Taranto costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $251 (€205) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $171 (€139). The journey takes 12h 35m versus 8h 59m 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM15h05La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci7:20 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM15h05La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci7:20 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale 19363 · Regionale Veloce 4042+FRECCIAROSSA 95472:11 PM9h37La Spezia Centrale11:48 PMTaranto station$1551One-way2 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 19258+
InterCityNotte 896456:06 PM14h14La Spezia Centrale8:20 AMTaranto station$961One-way1 transfer - Regionale 19258+InterCityNotte 896456:06 PM14h14La Spezia Centrale8:20 AMTaranto station$961One-way1 transfer
Intercity 701+InterCityNotte 7991:27 AM11h25La Spezia Centrale12:52 PMTaranto station$1031One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM15h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci7:50 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM19h10La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci12:55 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$561One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM14h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci5:10 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$791One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Taranto:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Taranto costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights 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 Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Taranto by train.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Taranto by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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