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Compare train, bus, and flight for Parma to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. 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 €39, while a flight costs an average of €74.
Distance: 460 miles (741 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price | €74 Average price | €207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg 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 Parma to Taranto:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Taranto costing on average €68.
A bus is €35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Taranto costing on average €74.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €207 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €168. The journey takes 12h 35m versus 9h 21m 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 Parma to Taranto
How to get from Parma to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Taranto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
242111:05 PM14h20Parma, Terminal Bus1:25 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
242111:05 PM14h20Parma, Terminal Bus1:25 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16396:55 PM1h25Milan Linate Airport8:20 PMBari Palese Airport€1211One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 896459:06 PM11h14Parma station8:20 AMTaranto station€671One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 89649+
Intercity 6129:32 PM12h52Parma station10:24 AMTaranto station€771One-way1 transfer
Intercity 609+
Regionale 1984912:55 PM9h47Parma station10:42 PMTaranto station€771One-way1 transfer
22139:40 PM12h10Parma, Terminal Bus9:50 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino€351One-way0 transfers
20110:35 AM11h20Parma, Terminal Bus9:55 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM15h15Parma, Terminal Bus8:10 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino€451One-way1 transfer
FR 27708:55 PM1h40Milan Malpensa Airport10:35 PMBari Palese Airport€1001One-way0 transfers
AZ2109 · AZ16257:00 PM4h15Milan Linate Airport11:15 PMBrindisi Airport€1191One-way1 transfer
AZ2045 · AZ162711:30 AM4h40Milan Linate Airport4:10 PMBrindisi Airport€1191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Taranto:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Taranto costing on average €68.
A bus is €35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Taranto costing on average €74.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Taranto as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Regionale to go to Taranto by train.
- Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, easyJet to go to Taranto by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, Marino Autolinee.
- 18 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, easyJet.
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