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Compare bus and train for Potenza to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF14, while a bus costs an average of CHF18.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF18 Average price | CHF14 Average price Cheapest | CHF26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Potenza to Taranto:
A train is CHF4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Taranto costing on average CHF18.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Tickets start at around CHF14 compared to roughly CHF26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF12. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Potenza to Taranto
How to get from Potenza to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potenza to Taranto is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 236879:12 PM1h48Potenza Centrale11:00 PMTaranto stationCHF111One-way0 transfers
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Regionale 236879:12 PM1h48Potenza Centrale11:00 PMTaranto stationCHF111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 954710:05 PM1h43Potenza Centrale11:48 PMTaranto stationCHF201One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 42976:53 PM2h01Potenza Centrale8:54 PMTaranto stationCHF111One-way0 transfers
Regionale 236818:05 AM2h07Potenza Centrale10:12 AMTaranto stationCHF111One-way0 transfers
Regionale 2368311:52 AM2h19Potenza Centrale2:11 PMTaranto stationCHF111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 PM2h00Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)11:45 PMTaranto, Terminal CiminoCHF131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:20 PM2h00Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)10:20 PMTaranto, Terminal CiminoCHF131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 AM3h00Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)7:20 AMTaranto, Terminal CiminoCHF131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Taranto:
A train is CHF7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Taranto costing on average CHF18.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potenza and Taranto as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Potenza Centrale and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Taranto by train.
- Travel with Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Grassani S.r.l. to go to Taranto by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
- 8 direct buses per day with Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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