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Compare train, bus, and flight for Taranto to Florence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taranto to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. 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 €35, while a flight costs an average of €68.
Distance: 381 miles (614 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price | €68 Average price | €189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.7kg 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 Florence:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Florence costing on average €65.
A bus is €33 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taranto to Florence costing on average €68.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 9m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €189 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €153. The journey takes 9h 39m versus 7h 26m 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 Florence
How to get from Taranto to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taranto to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1106 · 212610:25 PM13h25Taranto, Terminal Cimino11:50 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
1106 · 212610:25 PM13h25Taranto, Terminal Cimino11:50 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 38959:30 PM1h20Bari Palese Airport10:50 PMBologna Airport€1731One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 758+
Regionale 178078:04 PM12h22Taranto station8:26 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€711One-way1 transfer
Regionale 19880+
FRECCIAROSSA 956011:37 AM9h09Taranto station8:46 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€741One-way1 transfer
Regionale 19898+
InterCityNotte 752+
Regionale 178078:15 PM12h11Taranto station8:26 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€741One-way2 transfers
1106 · 349210:25 PM11h50Taranto, Terminal Cimino10:15 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€301One-way1 transfer
24224:15 PM10h45Taranto, Terminal Cimino3:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM11h30Taranto, Terminal Cimino4:50 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo€401One-way1 transfer
FR 43529:00 PM1h25Brindisi Airport10:25 PMBologna Airport€2131One-way0 transfers
FR 433912:40 PM1h25Brindisi Airport2:05 PMBologna Airport€2181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Florence:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Florence costing on average €65.
A bus is €33 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taranto to Florence costing on average €68.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 9m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taranto and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brindisi Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Taranto station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Taranto, Terminal Cimino and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Volotea, ITA to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea.
- 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus.
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