There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Taranto by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Casoria
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Tarantotrain Fr
5h 34m€65–125Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rome to Taranto510.9 km
6h 29m€26–28Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Tarantobus 570 / ...
7h€27–65Fly to Brindisi Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane FCO - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
4h 58m€42–210Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Tarantotrain Ic
6h 26m€55–130Drive 509.1 km
- Drive from Rome to Tarantocar 509.1 km
5h 24m€82–118Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FCO - SUF
- Drive from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Tarantocar
5h 57m€94–265
Rome to Taranto by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Taranto is to rideshare which costs €26 - €28 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Taranto is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs €40 - €210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Taranto. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Taranto. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Rome and Taranto is 521 km. The road distance is 509.1 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Taranto without a car is to train via Casoria which takes 5h 34m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Rome to Taranto, including transfers.
Rome to Taranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Taranto is to train via Casoria which takes 5h 34m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €65 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Taranto, Italy?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Taranto via Napoli Afragola in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Taranto 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–180
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rome to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–28
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Taranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taranto station.
Rome to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Afragola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Taranto is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Rome to Taranto.
Book your Rome to Taranto train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Taranto bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1065+ hotels available in Taranto.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Taranto. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.