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Compare train and bus for Taranto to La Spezia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taranto to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 452 miles (729 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $275 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 45m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration Fastest 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 La Spezia:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to La Spezia costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 35m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
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How to get from Taranto to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taranto to La Spezia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BUS LP702+
Autobus PZ106+
Intercity 52212:02 PM11h56Taranto station11:58 PMLa Spezia Centrale$1021One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
BUS LP702+
Autobus PZ106+
Intercity 52212:02 PM11h56Taranto station11:58 PMLa Spezia Centrale$1021One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+
Regionale TTPER 192539:15 AM10h39Taranto station7:54 PMLa Spezia Centrale$1661One-way1 transfer
Other options
Autobus PZ296+
Intercity 556+
FRECCIABIANCA 863010:00 AM12h14Taranto station10:14 PMLa Spezia Centrale$1341One-way2 transfers
Regionale 19876+
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+
Regionale TTPER 192517:58 AM10h56Taranto station6:54 PMLa Spezia Centrale$1481One-way2 transfers
Regionale 19878+
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+
Regionale 192579:58 AM12h01Taranto station9:59 PMLa Spezia Centrale$1611One-way2 transfers
304 · 302 · 2067:10 AM13h35Taranto, Terminal Cimino8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme$1031One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM16h55Taranto, Terminal Cimino3:25 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$1371One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM17h30Taranto, Terminal Cimino10:50 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$1391One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to La Spezia:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to La Spezia costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 35m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taranto and La Spezia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brindisi Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Taranto station and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Taranto, Terminal Cimino and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to La Spezia by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Regionale, Trenitalia to go to La Spezia by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to La Spezia by bus.
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