How to travel from Forli to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Forli and Taranto is around 684km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Forli to Taranto by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Train via Rimini

Take the train to Rimini then Bari Centrale and then to Taranto.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rimini Via Fada and then to Taranto.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance689km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forli and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Forli to Taranto by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Forli and Taranto is around 684km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Forli and Taranto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Forli to Taranto is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Forli and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Forli and Taranto. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Forli and Taranto with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 7h 50m.

Trenitalia run train services between Forli and Taranto. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Forli and Taranto. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forli to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rimini Via Fada. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Inter Saj, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Forli and Taranto. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forli to Taranto. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 3h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Forli and Taranto. The distance is around 689km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forli to Taranto is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Forli and Taranto

Transport options from Forli to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
€120($120)
every 4 hours837km (520 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 15m
€235($235)
every 4 hours755km (469 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and taxi4h 45m
€260($260)
every 4 hours932km (579 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and taxi5h 10m
€255($255)
every 4 hours932km (579 miles)
Train via Rimini + 1 similar
6h 35m
€60($60)
every 4 hours693km (431 miles)
Train7h 50m
€50($50)
every 20 mins684km (425 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€43($43)
4 times a week714km (443 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€125($125)
on demand689km (428 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