How to travel from Rome to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Rome and Taranto is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rome to Taranto by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TarantoRome if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train via Napoli Afragola

Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Taranto.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance583km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Rome to Taranto by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Rome and Taranto is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Rome and Taranto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Taranto. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Taranto with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 25m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Rome and Taranto. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rome and Taranto. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Taranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 10m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Rome and Taranto. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Taranto is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Taranto. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rome and Taranto. The distance is around 583km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Taranto is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Taranto

Transport options from Rome to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 45m
€205($205)
every 20 mins516km (321 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
€44($44)
every 4 hours597km (371 miles)
Train via Napoli Afragola + 1 similar
5hrs
€46($46)
once daily534km (332 miles)
Train5h 25m
€45($45)
every 20 mins538km (334 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€28($28)
4 times a day512km (318 miles)
Bus to Mottola Viale Jonio8h 10m
€52($52)
twice a week596km (370 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand583km (363 miles)

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Airports near Taranto

The following major airports near Taranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Taranto
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Taranto
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Taranto