There are 4 ways to get from Catanzaro to Taranto by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Catanzaro Lido to Tarantotrain Ic
5h 18m€20–21Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Catanzaro - Viadotto Fausto Bisantis to Crotone - Terminal Autolinee Romanobus
- Take the bus from Crotone to Tarantobus N422 / ...
7h 10m€15–24Bus via Cosenza
- Take the bus from Catanzaro to Cosenzabus 384
- Take the bus from Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
5h 19m€21–27Drive 290.5 km
- Drive from Catanzaro to Tarantocar 290.5 km
3h 33m€46–66
Catanzaro to Taranto by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catanzaro to Taranto is to bus which costs €15 - €25 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Catanzaro to Taranto is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Catanzaro to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Catanzaro and arriving at Taranto via Porto Mercantile via Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Catanzaro to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Dulcino and arriving at Taranto via Catanzaro Lido. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Catanzaro and Taranto is 302 km. The road distance is 290.5 km.
The best way to get from Catanzaro to Taranto without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €20 - €21.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Catanzaro to Taranto, including transfers.
Catanzaro to Taranto bus services, operated by Ferrovie Della Calabria, depart from Catanzaro station.
Catanzaro to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catanzaro Lido station.
The best way to get from Catanzaro to Taranto is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €20 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus via Cosenza, which costs €21 - €28 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Catanzaro, Italy and Taranto, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Catanzaro Lido to Taranto 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–21 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catanzaro to Taranto via Porto Mercantile via Cosenza and Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catanzaro Lido to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Bus from Catanzaro to Cosenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- web.ferroviedellacalabria.it
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- info@saistrasporti.it
- Website
- saistrasporti.it
Bus from Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro to Taranto via Porto Mercantile
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://saistrasporti.it/en-US
- Phone
- +39 0962.21709
- info@autolineeromano.com
- Website
- autolineeromano.net
Bus from Catanzaro - Viadotto Fausto Bisantis to Crotone - Terminal Autolinee Romano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- autolineeromano.net
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Crotone to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Catanzaro to Taranto bus services, operated by Ferrovie Della Calabria, arrive at Cosenza station.
Catanzaro to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Taranto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catanzaro to Taranto is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Catanzaro to Taranto.
There are 978+ hotels available in Taranto.

















