The distance between Potenza and Taranto is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Potenza to Taranto by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taranto → Potenza if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Taranto.
Take the train to Taranto.
There are several options for getting from Potenza to Taranto by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 55m.
The distance between Potenza and Taranto is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (76 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Potenza and Taranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Potenza to Taranto is to take the bus which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €11 ($11).
The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Taranto. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Potenza and Taranto with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 55m.
Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and Taranto. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Potenza and Taranto. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Potenza and Taranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 55m.
FlixBus, Miccolis Spa, Marino Autolinee and ItaloTreno run regular bus services between Potenza and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Taranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Potenza and Taranto. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Taranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 55m | €11($11) | every 20 mins | 152km (95 miles) |
Train | 1h 55m | €12($12) | every 20 mins | 151km (94 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | €28($28) | on demand | 155km (96 miles) |
Miccolis Spa
Marino Autolinee
The following major airports near Taranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.