How to travel from Taranto to Cinque Terre, Italy

The distance between Taranto and Cinque Terre is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taranto to Cinque Terre by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Drive

Drive to Cinque Terre.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance989km (614 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taranto and Cinque Terre

There are several options for getting from Taranto to Cinque Terre by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 4h 10m.

The distance between Taranto and Cinque Terre is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 740km (460 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Taranto and Cinque Terre by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taranto to Cinque Terre is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Taranto and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taranto and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taranto to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina and La Spezia Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Taranto and Cinque Terre. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taranto and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taranto to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Cinque Terre is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) and Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) 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 Taranto and Cinque Terre. The distance is around 989km (614 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taranto to Cinque Terre is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taranto and Cinque Terre

Transport options from Taranto to Cinque Terre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
€59($59)
every 4 hours866km (538 miles)
Train to Brindisi, plane5h 55m
€140($140)
once a week1,025km (637 miles)
Train
9hrs
€76($76)
once daily953km (592 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
€180($180)
on demand989km (614 miles)

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Airports near Cinque Terre

The following major airports near Cinque Terre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre
GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Cinque Terre
PMF
Parma Airport (PMF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Cinque Terre