How to travel from Praiano to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Praiano and Taranto is around 289km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Praiano to Taranto by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Taranto.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance289km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Praiano and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Praiano to Taranto by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Praiano and Taranto is around 289km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Praiano and Taranto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Praiano to Taranto is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Praiano and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Praiano and Taranto. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Praiano to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Praiano and Taranto. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Praiano and Taranto. We recommend that you drive to Taranto. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Praiano to Taranto. We recommend that you take the train to Taranto. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Praiano and Taranto. The distance is around 289km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Praiano to Taranto is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Praiano and Taranto

Transport options from Praiano to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€71($71)
twice daily298km (185 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€53($53)
on demand289km (179 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