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Compare bus and train for Messina to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 487 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 487, while a train costs an average of NOK 702.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 487 Average price Cheapest | NOK 702 Average price | NOK 677 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Messina to Taranto
Compare the available ways to get from Messina to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Taranto:
A bus is NOK 215 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Taranto costing on average NOK 702.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around NOK 487 compared to roughly NOK 677 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 190. The journey takes 6h 40m versus 4h 45m 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 Messina to Taranto
How to get from Messina to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Messina to Taranto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
441211:50 PM 6h30 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 6:20 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino NOK 330 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4412
11:50 PM 6h30 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 6:20 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino NOK 330 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 4412
11:50 PM 6h30 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 6:20 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino NOK 330 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 95072 · Intercity 562
10:15 AM 8h25 Messina Centrale 6:40 PM Taranto station NOK 408 1 One-way 1 transfer - Intercity 95072 · Intercity 562
10:15 AM 8h25 Messina Centrale 6:40 PM Taranto station NOK 408 1 One-way 1 transfer - Intercity 95070+
FRECCIAROSSA 95471:20 PM 10h28 Messina Centrale 11:48 PM Taranto station NOK 824 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
10:05 AM 7h05 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 5:10 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino NOK 1,274 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Taranto:
A bus is NOK 215 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Taranto costing on average NOK 702.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Taranto as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Messina Centrale and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Taranto by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Taranto by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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