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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $138 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 Rome to Taranto:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Taranto costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $110 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Taranto costing on average $138 (€113).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Taranto
How to get from Rome to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Taranto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
110110:25 PM7h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina6:00 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
110110:25 PM7h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina6:00 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16096:15 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:20 PMBari Palese Airport$2971One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21071 · Regionale 5267 · Autobus PZ49712:56 PM8h14Rome Termini9:10 PMTaranto station$411One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 94680+
InterCityNotte 7659:17 PM11h03Rome Termini8:20 AMTaranto station$911One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8333+
Intercity 5647:30 AM7h07Rome Termini2:37 PMTaranto station$1271One-way1 transfer
Regionale 21061 · Autobus PZ101 · Autobus PZ20110:36 AM9h14Rome Termini7:50 PMTaranto station$411One-way2 transfers
Regionale 21053 · Regionale 5581+
BUS LP7015:31 AM8h46Rome Termini2:17 PMTaranto station$441One-way2 transfers
Regionale 12733 · Regionale 21051+
BUS LP7071:36 PM10h13Rome Termini11:49 PMTaranto station$461One-way2 transfers
FR 707510:25 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:35 PMBari Palese Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
AZ16076:00 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:05 PMBari Palese Airport$2971One-way0 transfers
AZ16235:15 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:25 PMBrindisi Airport$2971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Taranto:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Taranto costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $110 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Taranto costing on average $138 (€113).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Taranto as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA to go to Taranto by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Frecciargento, Italo, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia to go to Taranto by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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