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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villa San Giovanni to Taranto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. 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 train costs an average of £28, while a coach costs an average of £41.
Distance: 285 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price | £54 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Villa San Giovanni to Taranto:
A train is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Villa San Giovanni to Taranto costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £27. The journey takes 5h 49m versus 3h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Taranto from Villa San Giovanni by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Villa San Giovanni to Taranto is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 562Intercity 562Intercity 556 · Intercity 564
Regionale 5544+Intercity 562
FRECCIAROSSA 8332 · FRECCIAROSSA 9547Regionale 5542 · Regionale 5338 · Regionale 4297
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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 Villa San Giovanni to Taranto:
A train is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Villa San Giovanni to Taranto costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Taranto take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 20m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villa San Giovanni and Taranto as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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