How to travel from Polignano a Mare to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Polignano a Mare and Taranto is around 72km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Polignano a Mare to Taranto by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TarantoPolignano a Mare if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Taranto.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Taranto.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Polignano a Mare and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Polignano a Mare to Taranto by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Polignano a Mare and Taranto is around 72km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 58km (36 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Polignano a Mare and Taranto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Taranto is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Polignano a Mare and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Taranto. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Polignano a Mare 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 2hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Polignano a Mare and Taranto. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Taranto. We recommend that you take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Polignano a Mare to Taranto. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Taranto. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Polignano a Mare and Taranto. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Taranto is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Polignano a Mare to Taranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Polignano a Mare and Taranto

Transport options from Polignano a Mare to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€12($12)
hourly146km (91 miles)
Taxi
1hr
€130($130)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
1hr
€13($13)
on demand72km (45 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