How to travel from Catania to Taranto, Italy
The distance between Catania and Taranto is around 474km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Catania to Taranto by plane, taxi, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taranto → Catania if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€235($235)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€40($40)
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Ferry
Take a ferry to Taranto.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€35($35)
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Taranto.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Taranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Catania to Taranto by plane, taxi, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Catania and Taranto is around 474km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (236 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Catania and Taranto by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Taranto is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Catania and Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Taranto. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Catania and Taranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 50m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Catania and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Catania and Taranto. The ferry typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl run the ferry services between Catania and Taranto. Ferries run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Catania to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Taranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €235($235) | on demand | 534km (332 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,103km (686 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | €40($40) | twice daily | 540km (335 miles) |
Ferry | 8hrs | €35($35) | once daily | 474km (295 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 40m | €89($89) | hourly | 480km (298 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Catania and Taranto
Airlines
Edelweiss Air
Ferry operators
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Blu Jet
Train operators
Bus companies
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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