How to travel from Taranto to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Taranto and Bologna is around 749km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Taranto to Bologna by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance751km (467 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taranto and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Taranto to Bologna by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Taranto and Bologna is around 749km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 658km (409 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Taranto and Bologna by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taranto to Bologna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Taranto and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taranto and Bologna. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Taranto and Bologna with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 60m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Taranto and Bologna. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Taranto and Bologna. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Taranto and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 15m.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Taranto and Bologna. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taranto to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Taranto and Bologna. The distance is around 751km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taranto to Bologna is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taranto and Bologna

Transport options from Taranto to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€110($110)
every 4 hours772km (479 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 60m
€60($60)
every 20 mins749km (465 miles)
Train via Bari Centrale7h 5m
€64($64)
every 2 hours758km (471 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€40($40)
5 times a day767km (477 miles)
Bus to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS10h 40m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,031km (640 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€135($135)
on demand751km (467 miles)

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Airports near Bologna

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

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Bologna
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Bologna
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Bologna