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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 7h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 292 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Messina to Taranto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Taranto:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Taranto costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 6h 40m versus 4h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Taranto from Messina by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Messina to Taranto is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Taranto are Bari, Lecce, Matera, Brindisi and Martina Franca. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Taranto on Omio.
Bari is a lively Adriatic city known for Bari Vecchia, the Basilica di San Nicola and its strong Apulian character. Historic lanes, street food and a working seafront give it an everyday southern Italian atmosphere.
Lecce is known for its elaborate Baroque architecture, built in warm local stone that gives the old town a distinctive glow. Roman remains, artisan traditions and relaxed piazzas give the city an elegant but lived-in character.
Matera is known for the Sassi, ancient cave districts carved into a limestone ravine. Rock-hewn churches, steep lanes and restored stone houses give the city a stark, historic character.
Brindisi is a historic port on Puglia’s Adriatic coast, known for its natural harbour and seafaring past. Roman remains, a compact old town and a relaxed waterfront give it a calm southern Italian character.
Martina Franca is a baroque hill town in Puglia with a graceful old centre of pale palaces and winding streets. It is known for the Basilica di San Martino, its links to the Valle d'Itria and a long-standing summer opera festival.
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Taranto:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Taranto costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Taranto as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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