How to travel from Lucca to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Taranto is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lucca 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 Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Taranto.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence and then to Taranto.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance839km (521 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Taranto by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Lucca and Taranto is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (416 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Lucca and Taranto by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Taranto. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lucca and Taranto. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Lucca and Taranto. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali run regular bus services between Lucca and Taranto. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucca to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Lucca and Taranto. The distance is around 839km (521 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Taranto

Transport options from Lucca to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
3hrs
€230($230)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
€54($54)
every 4 hours806km (501 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€130($130)
every 4 hours940km (584 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 35m
€250($250)
hourly859km (534 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€72($72)
once daily872km (542 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
€53($53)
5 times a week901km (560 miles)
Bus via Porta A Prato14hrs
€77($77)
4 times a day1,049km (652 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€150($150)
on demand839km (521 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