How to travel from Caltanissetta to Taranto, Italy
The distance between Caltanissetta and Taranto is around 583km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Caltanissetta 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 Taranto → Caltanissetta if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Ciro Marina Ciro Marina then take the train to Taranto.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€22($22)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola then Sibari and then to Taranto.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€61($61)
Bus
Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico and then to Taranto via Porto Mercantile.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€49($49)
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Messina Main Train Station then take a ferry to Taranto.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Taranto.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caltanissetta and Taranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Caltanissetta to Taranto by bus, train, ferry, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 30m. 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Caltanissetta and Taranto is around 583km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Caltanissetta and Taranto by bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Caltanissetta to Taranto is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Caltanissetta and Taranto is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Caltanissetta and Taranto. We recommend that you take the train to Comiso then fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caltanissetta and Taranto. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caltanissetta 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 8h 25m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Caltanissetta and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caltanissetta to Taranto. We recommend that you take the train to Comiso then fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Caltanissetta to Taranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Ciro Marina Ciro Marina then take the train to Taranto. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caltanissetta to Taranto is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).
Compare travel optionsbetween Caltanissetta and Taranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 15m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 740km (460 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 4h 30m | €265($265) | twice daily | 752km (467 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane and taxi | 4h 45m | €250($250) | every 3 hours | 664km (413 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane and taxi | 4h 60m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 723km (449 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €22($22) | twice a week | 677km (421 miles) |
| Bus to Villa San Giovanni, Train | 11h 20m | €52($52) | twice daily | 723km (449 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7h 20m | €61($61) | once daily | 583km (362 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | €49($49) | twice daily | 653km (406 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 20m | €74($74) | 5 times a week | 583km (362 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 50m | €110($110) | hourly | 584km (363 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Caltanissetta and Taranto
Bus companies
Onebus
Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Airports near Taranto
The following major airports near Taranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Taranto
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Taranto
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 194km (120 miles) from Taranto