There are 10 ways to get from Genoa to Taranto by plane, train, 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.
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Brindisi Airport, train
best- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane GOA - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
5h 52m€79–208Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane GOA - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Altamura Via Materabus
- Take the bus from Altamura - Alberghiero to Gioia del Colle - Ospedalebus
- Take the train from Gioia Del Colle to Tarantotrain
8h 38m€51–178Train via Rome (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Roma Tiburtinatrain Fa / ...
- Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Tarantotrain Fr
10h 10m€128–282Bus via Policoro
- Take the bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria Bus Stop to Policoro Central Bus Stationbus Inter SAJ 10
- Take the bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Tarantobus
13h 7m€135–221Drive 989.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Tarantocar 989.2 km
9h 40m€158–228Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport, train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane LIN - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
7h 34m€70–281Train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport, train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centraletrain
- Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane PSA - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
7h 7m€75–306Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane MXP - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
8h 23m€72–290Bus
- Take the bus from Genova to Tarantobus
13h 42m€65–95Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain 3283
- Take the train from Parma to Tarantotrain Ic
14h 14m€115–218
Genoa to Taranto by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Taranto is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Taranto is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs €75 - €210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genova and arriving at Taranto. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Taranto via Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Genoa and Taranto is 938 km. The road distance is 989.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Taranto without a car is to train via Rome which takes 10h 10m and costs €120 - €290.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Genoa to Taranto, including transfers.
Genoa to Taranto bus services, operated by Inter Saj, depart from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria Bus Stop station.
Genoa to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Taranto is to train via Rome which takes 10h 10m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Policoro, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 13h 7m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Taranto, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Taranto via Roma Tiburtina in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria Bus Stop to Taranto via Policoro Central Bus Station and Policoro Via Bologna in around 13h 7m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–210
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brindisi to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brindisi to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brindisi to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brindisi to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Gioia Del Colle to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +390981 500331
- info@saj.it
- Website
- Inter Saj
Bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria Bus Stop to Policoro Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Schedules at
- Inter Saj
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Taranto bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Policoro Central Bus Station.
Genoa to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Taranto is 989 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Genoa to Taranto.
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