How to travel from Reggio di Calabria to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Taranto is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Reggio di Calabria to Taranto by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TarantoReggio di Calabria if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Sibari and then to Taranto.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reggio di Calabria and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Reggio di Calabria to Taranto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Taranto is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Reggio di Calabria and Taranto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Taranto is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Reggio di Calabria and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reggio di Calabria and Taranto. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Reggio di Calabria and Taranto with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Reggio di Calabria and Taranto. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5hrs, 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 Reggio di Calabria and Taranto. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reggio di Calabria to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Reggio di Calabria and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reggio di Calabria to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Reggio di Calabria and Taranto. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Taranto is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reggio di Calabria and Taranto

Transport options from Reggio di Calabria to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€210($210)
every 4 hours1,077km (669 miles)
Fly to Bari (BRI), Train4h 10m
€150($150)
hourly1,017km (632 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€30($30)
once a week387km (240 miles)
Train to Taranto6h 40m
€35($35)
twice daily473km (294 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€31($31)
twice daily431km (268 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€70($70)
on demand385km (239 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