The average train between Merano and Taranto takes 18h 47m and the fastest train takes 17h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano 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 Merano and Taranto. The earliest departure is at 1:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Merano is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Taranto at 5:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 18h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 34m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Taranto station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
Merano to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
Merano to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Taranto station.
Book your Merano to Taranto train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Taranto is 845.8 km. The road distance is 1,235 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Taranto via Bolzano Bozen, Bologna Centrale, and Bari Centrale in around 12h 37m.