The distance between Syracuse and Taranto is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Syracuse to Taranto by bus, ferry, train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Ragusa Ibla then fly from Comiso (CIY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto.
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Take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile.
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Catania Via Archimede then take a ferry to Taranto.
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Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni and then to Taranto.
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Taranto.
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There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Taranto by bus, ferry, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Syracuse and Taranto is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Syracuse and Taranto by bus.
The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Taranto is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Taranto is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Taranto. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villa S.Giovanni and Reggio Calabria C.Le. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Taranto. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 10m, 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 Syracuse and Taranto. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Syracuse and Taranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8hrs.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Syracuse and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Taranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Syracuse to Taranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile. instead which will take 8hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Taranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 7hrs | €110($110) | 6 times a week | 2,119km (1,317 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Taxi | 3h 40m | €240($240) | hourly | 597km (371 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 4h 35m | €295($295) | 6 times a week | 727km (452 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5hrs | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | €45($45) | 4 times a day | 608km (378 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 20m | €42($42) | once daily | 548km (340 miles) |
Train | 11h 10m | €52($52) | once daily | 670km (416 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 15m | €100($100) | hourly | 541km (336 miles) |
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SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Blu Jet
The following major airports near Taranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.