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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 L 79 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. 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 L 79, while a bus costs an average of L 101.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 101 Average price | L 79 Average price Cheapest | L 147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m 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 |
 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 Potenza to Taranto
Compare the available ways to get from Potenza to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Taranto:
A train is L 22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Taranto costing on average L 101.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around L 101 compared to roughly L 147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 46. The journey takes 2h 45m versus 1h 42m 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
4:20 AM 3h00 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 7:20 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino L 60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:20 AM 3h00 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 7:20 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino L 60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 954710:05 PM 1h43 Potenza Centrale 11:48 PM Taranto station L 97 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 23687
9:12 PM 1h48 Potenza Centrale 11:00 PM Taranto station L 64 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale 4297
6:53 PM 2h01 Potenza Centrale 8:54 PM Taranto station L 64 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale 23685
2:28 PM 2h05 Potenza Centrale 4:33 PM Taranto station L 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Autobus PZ103
1:10 PM 2h13 Potenza Centrale 3:23 PM Taranto station L 64 1 One-way 0 transfers - Autobus PZ201
5:35 PM 2h15 Potenza Centrale 7:50 PM Taranto station L 64 1 One-way 0 transfers - Autobus PZ201
5:20 PM 2h30 Potenza Superiore 7:50 PM Taranto station L 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Taranto:
A train is L 22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Taranto costing on average L 101.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 9 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 FlixBus, Miccolis, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Taranto by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Infobus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
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