How to travel from Capri to Taranto, Italy
The distance between Capri and Taranto is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Capri to Taranto by ferry, bus, train, 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 → Capri if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile Bus Station.
- Duration4hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€26($26)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Plane and Taxi
Take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€310($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Taranto.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€45($45)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Naples then drive to Taranto.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Capri and Taranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Capri to Taranto by ferry, bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Capri and Taranto is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Capri and Taranto by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Capri to Taranto is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €26 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Capri and Taranto is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Capri and Taranto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile Bus Station. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Capri and Taranto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile Bus Station. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Capri to Taranto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Capri to Taranto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile Bus Station. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Capri to Taranto is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Compare travel optionsbetween Capri and Taranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | €26($26) | 4 times a week | 317km (197 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, Bus | 5h 25m | €57($57) | 4 times a day | 351km (218 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €310($310) | every 2 hours | 722km (449 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 4h 25m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 803km (499 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 4h 25m | €45($45) | once daily | 309km (192 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 25m | €77($77) | every 2 hours | 343km (213 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Capri and Taranto
Train operators
Bus companies
Onebus
Marino Autolinee
Miccolis Spa
Ferry operators
Alicost
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
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