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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 €55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. 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 €55, while a flight costs an average of €253.
Distance: 381 miles (614 km)
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€55 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price | €253 Average price | €189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m 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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Compare ways to travel from Taranto to Florence
Compare the available ways to get from Taranto to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Florence:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Florence costing on average €93.
A bus is €199 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taranto to Florence costing on average €253.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €189 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €135. The journey takes 10h 42m 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.
24224:15 PM 10h45 Taranto, Terminal Cimino 3:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
24224:15 PM 10h45 Taranto, Terminal Cimino 3:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 37751:50 PM 1h25 Brindisi Airport 3:15 PM Bologna Airport €157 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 590+
Regionale 23680 · Regionale 212025:14 AM 10h16 Taranto station 3:30 PM Florence Rifredi €54 1 One-way 2 transfers
InterCityNotte 758+
Regionale 178078:04 PM 12h22 Taranto station 8:26 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 702+
InterCityNotte 7741:51 PM 12h28 Taranto station 2:19 AM Florence Campo di Marte €62 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM 11h30 Taranto, Terminal Cimino 4:50 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo €42 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM 11h55 Taranto, Terminal Cimino 5:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
105 · 1309:15 PM 11h20 Taranto, Terminal Cimino 8:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1616 · AZ16793:15 PM 3h00 Bari Palese Airport 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport €93 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1606 · AZ16817:30 PM 3h15 Bari Palese Airport 10:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport €128 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1622 · AZ16793:20 PM 2h55 Brindisi Airport 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport €153 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Florence:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Florence costing on average €93.
A bus is €199 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taranto to Florence costing on average €253.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 14 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Taranto station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Taranto, Terminal Cimino and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, British Airways, Luxair to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Frecciargento, Italo to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Florence by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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