How to travel from Pescara to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Pescara and Taranto is around 392km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Pescara 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 TarantoPescara if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Bari Centrale

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Taranto.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Pescara (PSR) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance394km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pescara and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Pescara to Taranto by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Pescara and Taranto is around 392km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Pescara and Taranto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pescara to Taranto is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Pescara and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pescara and Taranto. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pescara and Taranto with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 60m.

Trenitalia run train services between Pescara and Taranto. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Pescara and Taranto. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pescara and Taranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 20m.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Pescara and Taranto. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pescara to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Pescara (PSR) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Pescara and Taranto. The distance is around 394km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pescara to Taranto is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Pescara to Taranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Pescara and Taranto

Transport options from Pescara to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bari Centrale + 1 similar
3h 55m
€37($37)
every 2 hours408km (254 miles)
Train3h 60m
€35($35)
twice daily399km (248 miles)
Plane and Taxi
4hrs
€380($380)
hourly1,395km (867 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
€23($23)
once daily392km (243 miles)
Bus to Taranto Bus Station5h 55m
€42($42)
twice a week458km (285 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€72($72)
on demand394km (245 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