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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£53
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£57
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
8 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
9 h 4 m
Trains on 31 Aug
6
Distance
658 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taranto to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taranto to Bologna will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 6 trains from Taranto to Bologna, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 658 km distance in an average of 9 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Taranto to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 658 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£53 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Taranto to Bologna trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:15 Taranto | 9h15 | 3:30 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:33 Taranto | 9h19 | 3:52 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:04 Taranto | 9h18 | 4:22 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
![]() | 4:16 Taranto | 8h44 | 13:00 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:35 Taranto | 9h25 | 19:00 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:33 Taranto | 9h19 | 2:52 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Taranto to Bologna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 8h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 658 km distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 658 km |
Average train duration 8h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 25m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:52 |
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Bologna Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taranto to Bologna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Taranto to Bologna trains use the Stazione di Taranto to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna Mazzini. Use this guide to compare Taranto and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stazione di Taranto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Al Gambero, Trattoria del Pescatore
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stazione di Taranto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stazione di Taranto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stazione di Taranto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stazione di Taranto: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stazione di Taranto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza Taranto, Mercure Delfino Taranto.
Taranto, Terminal Cimino is 5 km from Taranto city centre. Public transport options include:
Taranto, Terminal Cimino has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Ramps.
Taranto, Porto Mercantile has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility and Hotel.
Available at Taranto, Porto Mercantile: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto, Porto Mercantile: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza Taranto, Hotel Europa.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna Mazzini is 3 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Mazzini has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: CA.FÉ MAZZINI, Gelateria Mazzini
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Mazzini.
Available at Bologna Mazzini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Mazzini: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Mazzini: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Camplus Mazzini, Hotel Blumen, Hotel Sant'Orsola City House.
Bologna Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
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