The average train between Budapest and Taranto takes 26h 25m and the fastest train takes 21h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Taranto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Taranto. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:55 AM which arrives into Taranto at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 26h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Taranto station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
Budapest to Taranto train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Taranto train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Taranto station.
Book your Budapest to Taranto train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Taranto is 795.1 km. The road distance is 2,016 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Taranto via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Bologna Centrale, and Bari Centrale in around 20h 50m.