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Compare train and bus for Ancona to Taranto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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$57 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Ancona to Taranto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ancona to Taranto is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 603+
Regionale 1984710:39 AM6h43Ancona station5:22 PMTaranto station$531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
InterCityNotte 757+
Regionale 198312:56 AM6h48Ancona station9:44 AMTaranto station$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 88072:34 PM5h12Ancona station7:46 PMTaranto station$691One-way0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+
Regionale 1984310:34 AM5h28Ancona station4:02 PMTaranto station$611One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+
Regionale 1984711:34 AM5h48Ancona station5:22 PMTaranto station$611One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+
Regionale 198531:37 PM6h03Ancona station7:40 PMTaranto station$661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:15 AM7h55Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS6818:10 AMTaranto, Terminal Cimino$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Taranto:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Taranto costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ancona and Taranto as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ancona station and arrive in Taranto station.
- Buses mostly depart from Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 and arrive in Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Taranto by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Taranto by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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