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Compare train, bus, and flight for Taranto to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taranto to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $244.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $244 Average price | $219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg 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 Taranto to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Taranto to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Bologna:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Bologna costing on average $96.
A bus is $185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taranto to Bologna costing on average $244.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $219 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $159. The journey takes 11h 5m versus 7h 40m 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 Taranto to Bologna
How to get from Taranto to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taranto to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
24224:15 PM 12h10 Taranto, Terminal Cimino 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2422
4:15 PM 12h10 Taranto, Terminal Cimino 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 54810:00 AM 1h20 Bari Palese Airport 11:20 AM Bologna Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 7588:04 PM 8h48 Taranto station 4:52 AM Bologna Centrale $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 19898+InterCityNotte 7528:15 PM 8h47 Taranto station 5:02 AM Bologna Centrale $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 61210:28 AM 8h33 Taranto station 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
- 2214
5:55 PM 10h35 Taranto, Terminal Cimino 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:15 PM 9h30 Taranto, Terminal Cimino 4:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1106 · 1422
10:25 PM 13h15 Taranto, Terminal Cimino 11:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AZ1606 · AZ1321
7:30 PM 3h20 Bari Palese Airport 10:50 PM Bologna Airport $158 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1620 · AZ1311
6:20 AM 4h00 Brindisi Airport 10:20 AM Bologna Airport $206 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1602 · AZ1311
6:30 AM 3h50 Bari Palese Airport 10:20 AM Bologna Airport $319 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Bologna:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Bologna costing on average $96.
A bus is $185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taranto to Bologna costing on average $244.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taranto and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Taranto station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Taranto, Terminal Cimino and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, OneBus, Infobus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, British Airways, Luxair, Eurowings to go to Bologna by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, OneBus, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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