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.
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.
👋 Also check out Bologna → Taranto if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ).
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Take the train to Bologna Centrale.
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Take the bus to Bologna.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 45m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 772km (479 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 60m | €60($60) | every 20 mins | 749km (465 miles) |
Train via Bari Centrale | 7h 5m | €64($64) | every 2 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 15m | €40($40) | 5 times a day | 767km (477 miles) |
Bus to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS | 10h 40m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,031km (640 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | €135($135) | on demand | 751km (467 miles) |
Marino Autolinee
Autokar Polska
The following major airports near Bologna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.