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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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $130 Average price | $225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Bologna:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Bologna costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $91 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taranto to Bologna costing on average $130 (€105).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
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 PM12h10Taranto, Terminal Cimino4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
24224:15 PM12h10Taranto, Terminal Cimino4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 54812:45 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport2:05 PMBologna Airport$4771One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 7588:04 PM8h48Taranto station4:52 AMBologna Centrale$751One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 754+
Autobus FS Sud Est 111408:20 PM9h10Taranto, Porto Mercantile5:30 AMBologna Centrale$761One-way1 transfer
Intercity 61210:28 AM8h33Taranto station7:01 PMBologna Centrale$861One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 PM9h30Taranto, Terminal Cimino4:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$401One-way0 transfers
200 · 2026:00 AM9h50Taranto, Terminal Cimino3:50 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:30 PM11h25Taranto, Terminal Cimino7:55 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$431One-way0 transfers
FR 37757:45 AM1h25Brindisi Airport9:10 AMBologna Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
FR 44194:10 PM1h25Brindisi Airport5:35 PMBologna Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
FR 43391:35 PM1h25Brindisi Airport3:00 PMBologna Airport$1241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Bologna:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Bologna costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $91 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taranto to Bologna costing on average $130 (€105).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains 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 Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
- 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 7 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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