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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 an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $389.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $389 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Rome to Taranto
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Taranto:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Taranto costing on average $47.
A bus is $348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Taranto costing on average $389.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $127 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87. The journey takes 7h 23m versus 5h 14m 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 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 PM 7h30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 10:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1125
3:00 PM 7h30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 10:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 58164:10 PM 1h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 5:20 PM Bari Palese Airport $126 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21071 · Regionale 429712:56 PM 7h58 Rome Termini 8:54 PM Taranto station $42 1 One-way 1 transfer- Intercity 583+Regionale 4297
1:29 PM 7h25 Rome Tiburtina 8:54 PM Taranto station $58 1 One-way 1 transfer - Intercity 551+Autobus PZ111 · Regionale 23685
9:26 AM 7h07 Rome Termini 4:33 PM Taranto station $59 1 One-way 2 transfers
- 2421
5:30 AM 7h55 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 1:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:20 PM 7h30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 7:50 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:45 PM 7h00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 11:45 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FR 3074
6:15 AM 1h15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 7:30 AM Brindisi Airport $22 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ1607
5:35 PM 1h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 6:45 PM Bari Palese Airport $134 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ1617
9:25 AM 1h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 10:35 AM Bari Palese Airport $158 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Taranto:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Taranto costing on average $47.
A bus is $348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Taranto costing on average $389.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses 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, Busitalia, Infobus to go to Taranto by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Luxair, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Ryanair to go to Taranto by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Taranto by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus.
- 11 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
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