How to travel from L'Aquila to Taranto, Italy

The distance between L'Aquila and Taranto is around 489km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from L'Aquila 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.

👋 Also check out TarantoL'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)

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Bus

Take the bus to Caserta - Casagiove and then to Taranto.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance489km (304 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and Taranto

There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Taranto by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between L'Aquila and Taranto is around 489km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from L'Aquila and Taranto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Taranto is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Taranto. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pescara Centrale and Bari Centrale. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Trenitalia and TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto run train services between L'Aquila and Taranto. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 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 L'Aquila and Taranto. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caserta - Casagiove. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

FlixBus, Linea 2 Mari, Marino Autolinee and Itabus run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Taranto. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Taranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from L'Aquila and Taranto. The distance is around 489km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Taranto is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

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Transport options from L'Aquila to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
4h 15m
€220($220)
3 times a week628km (390 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€55($55)
3 times a week709km (441 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€47($47)
once a week537km (334 miles)
Train via Sulmona6h 25m
€48($48)
every 3 hours537km (334 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 20m
€35($35)
5 times a week560km (348 miles)
Bus via Caserta7h 40m
€52($52)
twice daily558km (347 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€89($89)
on demand489km (304 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