How to travel from Siena to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Siena and Taranto is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 20m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Siena 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 TarantoSiena if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Taranto.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grottaminarda and then to Taranto Porto Mercantile Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance721km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siena and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Siena to Taranto by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Siena and Taranto is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 582km (362 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Siena and Taranto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Siena to Taranto is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Siena and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Siena and Taranto. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Siena to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Trenitalia run train services between Siena and Taranto. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Siena and Taranto. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Siena and Taranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 11h 25m.

Auto Linee Moretti, Dimaio, Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Curcio Viaggi and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Siena and Taranto. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siena to Taranto. We recommend that you take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Siena and Taranto. The distance is around 721km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siena to Taranto is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Siena and Taranto

Transport options from Siena to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 35m
€61($61)
every 4 hours892km (554 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane4h 55m
€135($135)
every 4 hours956km (594 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane6h 10m
€77($77)
every 4 hours951km (591 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 20m
€230($230)
hourly808km (502 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and taxi4h 45m
€240($240)
hourly875km (544 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and taxi5h 55m
€230($230)
hourly870km (540 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€73($73)
once daily888km (552 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
9h 55m
€75($75)
twice a week784km (487 miles)
Bus via Florence11h 15m
€47($47)
5 times a week890km (553 miles)
Bus to Taranto Bus Station11h 25m
€70($70)
4 times a day896km (557 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€130($130)
on demand721km (448 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