How to travel from Lake Como to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Taranto is around 928km (576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

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

👋 Also check out TarantoLake Como if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Taranto.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milano - Lampugnano M1 and then to Taranto Bus Station.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,031km (641 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Taranto by ferry, plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Lake Como and Taranto is around 928km (576 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 890km (553 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Lake Como and Taranto by ferry, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lake Como and Taranto. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lake Como to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varenna Esino and Milano Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Trenord and Trenitalia run train services between Lake Como and Taranto. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 40m, 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 Lake Como and Taranto. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lecco and Milano - Lampugnano M1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

Autostradale, Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lake Como and Taranto. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Taranto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Lake Como and Taranto. The distance is around 1,031km (641 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Taranto is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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Transport options from Lake Como to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 5 similar
4h 25m
€245($245)
every 3 hours928km (576 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Taxi4h 35m
€255($255)
hourly1,003km (623 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 40m
€100($100)
every 4 hours1,008km (627 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train4h 50m
€88($88)
every 4 hours1,085km (674 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane5hrs
€115($115)
every 4 hours1,049km (652 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Taxi4h 45m
€255($255)
every 3 hours967km (601 miles)
Train
10h 40m
€175($175)
twice daily1,077km (669 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
€95($95)
once daily1,078km (670 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€185($185)
on demand1,031km (641 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