How to travel from Udine to Taranto, Italy

The distance between Udine and Taranto is around 726km (451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre then Bari Centrale and then to Taranto.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Taranto Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Taranto.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance1,016km (631 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Udine and Taranto

There are several options for getting from Udine to Taranto by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Udine and Taranto is around 726km (451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 701km (435 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Udine and Taranto by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Udine to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Udine and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Udine and Taranto. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Udine to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre and Bari Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Trenitalia, Railjet and ItaloTreno run train services between Udine and Taranto. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 40m, 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 Udine and Taranto. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Udine to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Udine and Taranto. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Udine to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Udine and Taranto. The distance is around 1,016km (631 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Udine to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Udine and Taranto

Transport options from Udine to Taranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
3h 10m
€275($275)
every 2 hours726km (451 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€140($140)
every 4 hours1,065km (662 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€150($150)
every 4 hours908km (564 miles)
Train
10h 40m
€84($84)
twice daily1,036km (643 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
€82($82)
every 20 mins1,048km (652 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€185($185)
on demand1,016km (631 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