The average train between Marseille and Taranto takes 22h and the fastest train takes 16h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 Marseille and Taranto. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 3:12 PM which arrives into Taranto at 4:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Taranto station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
Marseille to Taranto train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Taranto train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Taranto station.
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The distance between Marseille and Taranto is 1,030.6 km. The road distance is 1,735 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Taranto via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Reggio Emilia Av, and Bari Centrale in around 16h 55m.