There are 5 ways to get from Leuca to Taranto by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gagliano del Capo to Taranto - Leonidabus Linea 96
4h 14m€9–16Bus via Gallipoli #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze to Gallipoli, Piazza Cimiterobus 108
- Take the bus from Gallipoli - Piazzale Cimitero to Taranto Porto Mercantilebus 086/88
4h 48m€8–15Train
- Take the train from Gagliano Leuca to Leccetrain 6
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain Re
5h 51m€15–35Drive 136 km
- Drive from Leuca to Tarantocar 136 km
2h 17m€22–32Bus via Gallipoli
- Take the bus from Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze to Gallipoli, Piazza Cimiterobus 108
- Take the bus from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero to Tarantobus
4h 35m€15–25
Leuca to Taranto by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leuca to Taranto is to bus which costs €8 - €17 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Leuca to Taranto is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuca to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria di Leuca and arriving at Taranto - Leonida via Gagliano del Capo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuca to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Gagliano Leuca and arriving at Taranto via Lecce and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Leuca and Taranto is 163 km. The road distance is 136 km.
The best way to get from Leuca to Taranto without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs €8 - €17.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Leuca to Taranto, including transfers.
Leuca to Taranto bus services, operated by S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto, depart from Gagliano del Capo station.
Leuca to Taranto train services, operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l., depart from Gagliano Leuca station.
The best way to get from Leuca to Taranto is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs €8 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €40 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Leuca, Italy and Taranto, Italy?
S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto operates a bus from Gagliano del Capo to Taranto - Leonida 5 times a week. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Maria di Leuca to Taranto via Gagliano del Capo FS, Gagliano Leuca, Lecce, and Brindisi in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- 800 07 9090
- Website
- fssudest.it
Train from Gagliano Leuca to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–10
- Schedules at
- fssudest.it
- Phone
- 0832-228441
- info@stplecce.it
- Website
- stplecce.it
Bus from Gagliano del Capo to Taranto - Leonida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Schedules at
- stplecce.it
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
Bus from Gallipoli - Piazzale Cimitero to Taranto Porto Mercantile
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Schedules at
- stplecce.it
- 2nd Class
- €7–10
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Booking & Getting There
Leuca to Taranto bus services, operated by S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto, arrive at Taranto - Leonida station.
Leuca to Taranto train services, operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l., arrive at Lecce station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuca to Taranto is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Leuca to Taranto.
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