The average train between Palermo and Taranto takes 20h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo 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 Palermo and Taranto. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Palermo is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Taranto at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 20h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Taranto station via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.
Palermo to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Taranto station.
Book your Palermo to Taranto train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Palermo and Taranto is 424.8 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Taranto via Palermo Centrale and Lamezia Terme C. in around 10h 50m.
