Train Rome - Taranto from 30.90 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Rome - Taranto
Frecciarossa, Intercity make ticket prices from Rome to Taranto vary enormously, as they can be up to 3 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Sunday, 6 December, you will find the cheapest Rome-Taranto tickets starting at 30.90 €.
Train Rome Taranto in brief
Average price
49.17 €
Price range
30.90 € - 103.00 €
Fastest Rome-Taranto train
4h32min
Number of trains / day
14
It will take you 4h32min by train from Rome to reach Taranto. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Rome and Taranto is 429 km and the average speed is 95 km/h.
The Rome-Taranto trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
Rome - Taranto even cheaper by bus: it will only cost you 10.48 € for 6h20min of trip.
Train price calendar Rome - Taranto
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Tuesday, December 1, from 24 €.
November 2026
December 2026
Prices recorded on November 14, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Rome to Taranto cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Wednesday, with an average price of 39 €. The most expensive is Sunday (54 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the morning is cheapest: 45 € on average, against 52 € in the evening.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Rome - Taranto train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 15 to 30 days before departure costs 42 € on average, against 70 € the day before or on the day of departure: 40% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 39 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Rome and Taranto
On average, 2.8 departures a day link Rome to Taranto. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Friday (3.3 departures on average), the quietest Wednesday (2.5).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 1 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Rome to Taranto by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Rome to Taranto costs 49 € on average, from 24 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Train or bus between Rome and Taranto?
The train connects Rome to Taranto in 4h32min with tickets from 31 €. The bus takes about 6h20min with tickets from 10 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Rome Taranto by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Rome Taranto.
First Train Rome - Taranto.
Departure at 06:26
Last Train Rome - Taranto
Departure at 19:00
Rome - Taranto train on average every
377 minutes
Which train companies for Rome to Taranto?
- Regionale
- Frecciarossa
- Regionale Veloce
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
- Intercity
- Intercity Notte
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Rome to Taranto
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Rome-Taranto.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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