How to travel from Taormina to Taranto, Italy
The distance between Taormina and Taranto is around 416km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Taormina to Taranto by bus, train, ferry, 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 Taranto → Taormina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€35($35)
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola then Sibari and then to Taranto.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€42($42)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Taranto.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€80($80)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Taranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taormina to Taranto by bus, train, ferry, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Taormina and Taranto is around 416km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Taormina and Taranto by bus.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Taranto is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Taranto is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Taranto. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taormina and Taranto. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Giardini-Naxos - St John Church. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Itabus run regular bus services between Taormina and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Taranto. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Taormina to Taranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Taranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Taranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 1,159km (720 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 3h 30m | €245($245) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €35($35) | twice daily | 494km (307 miles) |
| Bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile Bus Station | 7h 20m | €33($33) | 6 times a week | 465km (289 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 40m | €42($42) | once daily | 416km (259 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 15m | €80($80) | hourly | 431km (268 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Taranto
Airlines
Edelweiss Air
Bus companies
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Airports near Taranto
The following major airports near Taranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Taranto
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Taranto
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 194km (120 miles) from Taranto