How to travel from Taranto to Trapani, Italy

The distance between Taranto and Trapani is around 649km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Taranto to Trapani by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TrapaniTaranto 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 Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Taverna Corso Italia then Palermo Terminal Bus and then to Trapani Via Marsala.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Sibari, Paola then Palermo Centrale and then to Trapani.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taranto and Trapani

There are several options for getting from Taranto to Trapani by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Taranto and Trapani is around 649km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (305 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Taranto and Trapani by train, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Taranto to Trapani is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Taranto and Trapani is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taranto and Trapani. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taranto to Trapani. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sibari, Paola, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Taranto and Trapani. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13hrs, 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 Taranto and Trapani. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taranto to Trapani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taverna Corso Italia and Palermo Terminal Bus. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

Onebus and Segesta Autolinee S.p.A. run regular bus services between Taranto and Trapani. Buses run once a week and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taranto to Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Trapani is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Trapani. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) 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 Taranto to Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taranto to Trapani is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taranto and Trapani

Transport options from Taranto to Trapani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
€85($85)
5 times a day649km (404 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
€125($125)
twice a week698km (434 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
€10($10)
once a week731km (454 miles)
Ferry and Bus
11h 30m
€45($45)
once a week802km (499 miles)
Train
13hrs
€68($68)
once daily780km (485 miles)
Car and Ferry
8hrs
€130($130)
hourly717km (445 miles)

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Airports near Trapani

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Trapani
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Trapani
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Trapani