The average train between Rome and Taranto takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Rome 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 Rome and Taranto. The earliest departure is at 6:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Rome is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Taranto at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Taranto station via Napoli Afragola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Rome to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Taranto station.
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The distance between Rome and Taranto is 428 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Taranto via Napoli Afragola in around 6h 11m.
