The average train between Palermo and Taranto takes 11h 3m and the fastest train takes 11h 2m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Palermo and Taranto. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 7:38 AM which arrives into Taranto at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 11h 3m. 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 11h 3m.
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.
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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 53m.