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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 $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. 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 flight costs an average of $239.
Distance: 460 miles (741 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$80 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $239 Average price | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Parma to Taranto
Compare the available ways to get from Parma to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Taranto:
A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Taranto costing on average $97 (€81).
A bus is $159 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Taranto costing on average $239 (€200).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 24m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€67) compared to roughly $247 (€207) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $167 (€140). The journey takes 12h 40m 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 PM 14h20 Parma, Terminal Bus 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2421
11:05 PM 14h20 Parma, Terminal Bus 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AZ1637
6:10 AM 1h30 Milan Linate Airport 7:40 AM Bari Palese Airport $145 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 607+
Regionale Veloce 1984510:54 AM 9h26 Parma station 8:20 PM Taranto station $75 1 One-way 1 transfer- Intercity 609+Regionale 19849
12:55 PM 9h47 Parma station 10:42 PM Taranto station $75 1 One-way 1 transfer 
InterCityNotte 350519:11 PM 11h09 Parma station 8:20 AM Taranto station $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
- 2495 · 1109
1:00 AM 16h40 Parma, Terminal Bus 5:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $37 1 One-way 1 transfer 
20110:35 AM 11h20 Parma, Terminal Bus 9:55 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $49 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:30 AM 15h05 Parma, Terminal Bus 3:35 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 36538:00 AM 1h35 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport 9:35 AM Bari Palese Airport $23 1 One-way 0 transfers- FR 2770
8:15 AM 1h40 Milan Malpensa Airport 9:55 AM Bari Palese Airport $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - FR 4658
11:15 AM 1h35 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport 12:50 PM Bari Palese Airport $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Taranto:
A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Taranto costing on average $97 (€81).
A bus is $159 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Taranto costing on average $239 (€200).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 24m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses 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 ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Swiss, Luxair, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, BA Euroflyer, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Ryanair, British Airways, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Neos Air, Avion Express Malta, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air to go to Taranto by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Taranto by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Taranto by bus.
- 18 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair, Neos Air.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, Marino Autolinee.
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