How to travel from La Spezia to Taranto, Italy

The distance between La Spezia and Taranto is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from La Spezia to Taranto by train, plane, taxi, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Taranto.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance962km (598 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Spezia and Taranto

There are several options for getting from La Spezia to Taranto by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 13h 15m. 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between La Spezia and Taranto is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 731km (454 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from La Spezia and Taranto by train, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Spezia to Taranto is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between La Spezia and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Spezia and Taranto. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Spezia to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Trenitalia run train services between La Spezia and Taranto. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 La Spezia and Taranto. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between La Spezia and Taranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 12h 25m.

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L., FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between La Spezia and Taranto. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Spezia to Taranto. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) 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 La Spezia and Taranto. The distance is around 962km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Spezia to Taranto is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Spezia and Taranto

Transport options from La Spezia to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4hrs
€58($58)
every 4 hours857km (532 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane5h 55m
€140($140)
every 4 hours1,016km (631 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 60m
€120($120)
every 4 hours1,190km (739 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 45m
€235($235)
hourly773km (480 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole, plane and taxi4h 20m
€270($270)
every 4 hours937km (583 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane and taxi5h 45m
€255($255)
hourly934km (580 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€75($75)
once daily943km (586 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 25m
€80($80)
twice a week1,050km (652 miles)
Bus via Florence13h 15m
€57($57)
5 times a week993km (617 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€175($175)
on demand962km (598 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