How to travel from Ventimiglia to Taranto, Italy
The distance between Ventimiglia and Taranto is around 1,010km (628 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Ventimiglia to Taranto by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taranto → Ventimiglia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Brindisi (BDS), Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Roma Tiburtina and then to Taranto.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Savona and then to Taranto.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventimiglia and Taranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Taranto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Ventimiglia and Taranto is around 1,010km (628 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 876km (544 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Ventimiglia and Taranto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Taranto is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and Taranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Taranto. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe and Roma Tiburtina. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
Trenitalia run train services between Ventimiglia and Taranto. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 30m, 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 Ventimiglia and Taranto. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Savona. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.
Lirosi Linee and Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and Taranto. Buses run twice a week and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Taranto. instead which will take 5h 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Ventimiglia and Taranto. The distance is around 1,188km (738 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Taranto is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ventimiglia and Taranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Brindisi (BDS), Train + 6 similar | 5h 10m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 1,070km (665 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 30m | €165($165) | hourly | 1,010km (628 miles) |
| Train to Pavia, plane | 7h 5m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,234km (767 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 20m | €82($82) | once daily | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Train to Pavia, plane | 7h 25m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 1,173km (729 miles) |
| Train to Savona, plane | 7h 50m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 1,316km (818 miles) |
| Train to Savona, plane | 8h 10m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 1,253km (779 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 11h 30m | €90($90) | once daily | 1,169km (726 miles) |
| Train via Roma Termini | 14h 20m | €80($80) | once daily | 1,158km (720 miles) |
Bus | 16h 40m | €95($95) | twice a week | 1,321km (821 miles) |
Drive | 10h 50m | €215($215) | on demand | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ventimiglia and Taranto
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.
Train operators
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