How to travel from Como to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Como and Taranto is around 930km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Como to Taranto by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Taranto.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto Bus Station.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance1,014km (630 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Como to Taranto by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Como and Taranto is around 930km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 893km (555 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Como and Taranto by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Como to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Taranto. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity and Trenitalia run train services between Como and Taranto. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Como and Taranto. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Como and Taranto. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Como to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Como and Taranto. The distance is around 1,014km (630 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Taranto

Transport options from Como to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 5 similar
3h 45m
€240($240)
hourly972km (604 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€80($80)
every 4 hours1,054km (655 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€140($140)
every 4 hours1,011km (628 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 55m
€275($275)
hourly930km (578 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 35m
€140($140)
every 4 hours1,039km (645 miles)
Train, Bus, Plane and Taxi4h 20m
€275($275)
every 30 mins958km (595 miles)
Train
9h 20m
€115($115)
twice daily1,009km (627 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
€82($82)
every 20 mins1,040km (646 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€185($185)
on demand1,014km (630 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