There are 4 ways to get from Melfi to Taranto by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Melfi to Potenza Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Tarantotrain Ic
4h 3m€22–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melfi to Bari via Capruzzibus 701
- Take the bus from Bari to Tarantobus Bari / ...
4h 50m€13–22Train, Italobus Connections
- Take the train from Melfi to Potenza Centraletrain Re
- Take the bus from Potenza to Tarantobus 1113
4h 46mDrive 171.4 km
- Drive from Melfi to Tarantocar 171.4 km
2h 47m€27–39
Melfi to Taranto by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melfi to Taranto is to bus which costs €13 - €22 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Melfi to Taranto is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Melfi to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Melfi and arriving at Taranto via Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Melfi to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Melfi and arriving at Taranto via Potenza Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Melfi and Taranto is 204 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Melfi to Taranto without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €21 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Melfi to Taranto, including transfers.
Melfi to Taranto bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., depart from Melfi station.
Melfi to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Melfi station.
The best way to get from Melfi to Taranto is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €21 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Melfi, Italy and Taranto, Italy?
You can take a train from Melfi to Taranto via Potenza Centrale in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melfi to Taranto via Bari via Capruzzi and Bari in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Melfi to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Bus from Potenza to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Melfi to Bari via Capruzzi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bari to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Melfi to Taranto bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., arrive at Bari via Capruzzi station.
Melfi to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Potenza Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melfi to Taranto is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Melfi to Taranto.
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