How to travel from Syracuse to Taranto, Italy

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.

8 routes found

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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ragusa Ibla then fly from Comiso (CIY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Catania Via Archimede then take a ferry to Taranto.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni and then to Taranto.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Taranto.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Taranto

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Syracuse to Taranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Taranto

Transport options from Syracuse to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
7hrs
€110($110)
6 times a week2,119km (1,317 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi3h 40m
€240($240)
hourly597km (371 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 35m
€295($295)
6 times a week727km (452 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5hrs
€115($115)
every 4 hours1,167km (725 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€45($45)
4 times a day608km (378 miles)
Bus and Ferry
9h 20m
€42($42)
once daily548km (340 miles)
Train
11h 10m
€52($52)
once daily670km (416 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 15m
€100($100)
hourly541km (336 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