Travel Information
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)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $57 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 |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Rome to Taranto:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Taranto costing on average $57.
A bus is $110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Taranto costing on average $138.
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.
11253:00 PM7h30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:30 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11253:00 PM7h30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:30 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16075:35 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:40 PMBari Palese Airport$1611One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21071 · Regionale 429712:56 PM7h58Rome Termini8:54 PMTaranto station$411One-way1 transfer
Intercity 727+
Regionale 21109 · Autobus PZ20111:26 AM8h24Rome Termini7:50 PMTaranto station$591One-way2 transfers
InterCityNotte 795+
Autobus PZ131 · Regionale 2368111:26 PM10h46Rome Ostiense10:12 AMTaranto station$591One-way2 transfers
44114:25 PM8h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina12:25 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM6h45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina11:15 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$241One-way0 transfers
118111:25 PM7h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:00 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$241One-way0 transfers
FR 707710:30 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:40 PMBari Palese Airport$301One-way0 transfers
FR 58165:55 AM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:05 AMBari Palese Airport$321One-way0 transfers
AZ16259:45 PM1h15Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:00 PMBrindisi Airport$2281One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Aug 04
Aug 05
Aug 06
Aug 07
Aug 08
Aug 09
Aug 10
Aug 11
Aug 12
Aug 13
Aug 14
Aug 15
Aug 16
Aug 17
Aug 18
Aug 19
Aug 20
Aug 21
Aug 22
Aug 23
Aug 24
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Rome to Taranto
Travel to Taranto easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Taranto.

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Taranto:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Taranto costing on average $57.
A bus is $110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Taranto costing on average $138.
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 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.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA to go to Taranto by flight.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 10 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA.
Travelling from Rome to Taranto: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
