How to travel from Monopoli to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Monopoli and Taranto is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 55min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Monopoli to Taranto by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto Bus Station.

  • Duration55min
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Taranto.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Taranto.

  • Duration57min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Lentini Giampiero Autonoleggio

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance63km (39 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monopoli and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Monopoli to Taranto by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Monopoli and Taranto is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 53km (33 miles)

It takes around 55min to get from Monopoli and Taranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Monopoli to Taranto is to take the bus which takes around 55min and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Monopoli and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Monopoli and Taranto. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Monopoli to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Monopoli and Taranto. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Monopoli and Taranto. It typically takes around 55min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Monopoli and Taranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 55min.

Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Monopoli and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 55min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monopoli to Taranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto Bus Station. instead which will take 55min.

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 Monopoli and Taranto. The distance is around 63km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monopoli to Taranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Monopoli to Taranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Monopoli and Taranto

Transport options from Monopoli to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
55min
€16($16)
4 times a day75km (46 miles)
Train
2h 10m
€13($13)
hourly154km (96 miles)
Taxi
57min
€110($110)
on demand63km (39 miles)
Drive
57min
€12($12)
on demand63km (39 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