The average train between Trieste and Taranto takes 14h 51m and the fastest train takes 11h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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 Trieste and Taranto. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Trieste is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Taranto at 4:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 14h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Taranto station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.
Trieste to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Taranto station.
Book your Trieste to Taranto train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Trieste and Taranto is 641.6 km. The road distance is 1,053 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Taranto via Venezia Mestre and Bari Centrale in around 12h 5m.