How to travel from Agrigento to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Agrigento and Taranto is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Agrigento to Taranto by bus, train, ferry, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TarantoAgrigento if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola then Sibari and then to Taranto.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico and then to Taranto via Porto Mercantile.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Train

Take the train to Termini Imerese, Paola then Sibari and then to Taranto.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Enna then take a ferry to Taranto.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Taranto.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agrigento and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Agrigento to Taranto by bus, train, ferry, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Agrigento and Taranto is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (294 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Agrigento and Taranto by bus.

The quickest way to get from Agrigento to Taranto is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Agrigento and Taranto is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agrigento and Taranto. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agrigento to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Termini Imerese, Paola and Sibari. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Agrigento and Taranto. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agrigento and Taranto. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agrigento to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Via D'Amico. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Onebus run regular bus services between Agrigento and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agrigento to Taranto. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Taranto is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Taranto. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Agrigento to Taranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico and then to Taranto via Porto Mercantile. instead which will take 9h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agrigento to Taranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Agrigento to Taranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Agrigento and Taranto

Transport options from Agrigento to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 40m
€120($120)
every 4 hours744km (462 miles)
Train to Comiso, plane and taxi4h 45m
€255($255)
twice daily762km (473 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
€95($95)
every 20 mins797km (495 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5h 25m
€245($245)
every 2 hours727km (452 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi5h 30m
€240($240)
5 times a day715km (444 miles)
Train and Ferry
8h 15m
€60($60)
once daily650km (404 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€53($53)
twice daily711km (442 miles)
Train
10h 5m
€57($57)
once daily649km (403 miles)
Bus and Ferry
11h 20m
€43($43)
once daily652km (405 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 30m
€115($115)
hourly636km (395 miles)

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Airports near Taranto

The following major airports near Taranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Taranto
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Taranto
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Taranto