How to travel from Rome to Taranto

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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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Driving

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$57

Average price

$138

Average price

$128

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 52m

Average total duration

6h 22m

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30m

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6h 58m

Average total duration

6h 28m

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30m

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5h 42m

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2h 42m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

5h 14m

Average total duration

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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Intercity

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Malta Air

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The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Taranto is a bus with an average price of $28.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Taranto is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Taranto take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Taranto including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Rome to Taranto

How to get from Rome to Taranto by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Rome to Taranto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus1125
    3:00 PM7h30
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:30 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus1125
    3:00 PM7h30
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:30 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1607
    5:35 PM1h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:40 PMBari Palese Airport
    $1611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 21071 · Regionale 4297
    12:56 PM7h58
    Rome Termini
    8:54 PMTaranto station
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 727+RegionaleRegionale 21109 · Autobus PZ201
    11:26 AM8h24
    Rome Termini
    7:50 PMTaranto station
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 795+RegionaleAutobus PZ131 · Regionale 23681
    11:26 PM10h46
    Rome Ostiense
    10:12 AMTaranto station
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • Itabus4411
    4:25 PM8h00
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:25 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM6h45
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    11:15 PMTaranto, Terminal Cimino
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus1181
    11:25 PM7h35
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:00 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 7077
    10:30 PM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    11:40 PMBari Palese Airport
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 5816
    5:55 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    7:05 AMBari Palese Airport
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1625
    9:45 PM1h15
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    11:00 PMBrindisi Airport
    $2281One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Taranto including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Taranto is a bus with an average price of $28.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Taranto is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Taranto take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

The distance from Rome to Taranto is approximately 265 miles (427 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Taranto is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Taranto:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Taranto, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Taranto with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Taranto often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Bari, Lecce, Milan, Bari Palese Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Taranto and these popular destinations at a great price.
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