There are 7 ways to get from Malta to Taranto by plane, train, busferry, 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 to Brindisi Airport, train
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane MLA - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
8h 24m€75–208Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MLA - 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 55m€42–198Bus and ferry, bus via Catania
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus
- Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
14h 21mBus and ferry, bus, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus
- Take the train from Siracusa to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tarantotrain Ic
15h 33m€306–413Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane MLA - SUF
- Drive from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Tarantocar
6h 23m€87–272Fly to Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MLA - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Tarantotrain
9h 24m€88–280Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus
- Take the bus from Siracusa to Tarantobus 590
17h 39m
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Taranto is to fly and bus and train which costs €40 - €200 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Taranto is to fly and drive which takes 6h 23m and costs €85 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar and arriving at Taranto via Porto Mercantile via Valletta, Pozzallo Viale Europa and Catania, Via D'Amico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
The distance between Malta and Taranto is 692 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Taranto without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Catania which takes 14h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Malta to Taranto, including transfers.
Malta to Taranto bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Malta to Taranto bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
There are 1129+ hotels available in Taranto.
What companies run services between Malta and Taranto, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Malta to Taranto. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Brindisi Airport (BDS), walk to Brindisi Airport - BDS, take the bus to Brindisi Station, walk to Brindisi, then take the train to Taranto. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Taranto via Porto Mercantile via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, and Catania, Via D'Amico in around 14h 21m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Brindisi Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Malta International Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Malta International Airport to Brindisi Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Malta International Airport to Brindisi Airport via Perugia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Malta International Airport to Brindisi Airport via Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Malta International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Malta International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Malta International Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brindisi to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Gioia Del Colle to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- res@virtuferries.com
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
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