How to travel from Venice to Taranto, Italy
The distance between Venice and Taranto is around 719km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Venice 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.
👋 Also check out Taranto → Venice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Venice (VCE) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€235($235)
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Train
Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Taranto.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€74($74)
Bus
Take the bus to Policoro and then to Taranto.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€87($87)
Inter Saj
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Taranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Venice to Taranto by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Venice and Taranto is around 719km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681km (423 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Venice and Taranto by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Taranto. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Trenitalia run train services between Venice and Taranto. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Venice and Taranto. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Venice to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Policoro. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
Inter Saj, FlixBus, Itabus, AL-TRANS, Marino Autolinee and Miccolis Spa run regular bus services between Venice and Taranto. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Venice and Taranto. The distance is around 899km (558 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Taranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 5 similar | 2h 55m | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 719km (447 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 5m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 833km (518 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 15m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 931km (579 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane and taxi | 4hrs | €275($275) | every 3 hours | 902km (561 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and taxi | 4h 5m | €250($250) | hourly | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 4h 10m | €280($280) | hourly | 807km (502 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | €74($74) | twice daily | 917km (570 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 10m | €87($87) | twice a week | 1,073km (666 miles) |
| Bus via Bari | 15h 25m | €130($130) | once a week | 951km (591 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | €165($165) | on demand | 899km (558 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.
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