There are 10 ways to get from Milan to Taranto by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, rideshare, plane, or train
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 Milano Centrale to Tarantotrain Fr
8h 13m€100–230Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane MXP - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
5h 44m€47–250Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Taranto Via per San Giorgiobus Itabus
13h 59m€52–132Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Milano Centrale to Tarantonighttrain Ini
12h 35m€85–150Drive 963.1 km
- Drive from Milan to Tarantocar 963.1 km
8h 38m€156–225Bus via Marina di Ginosa
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Metapontobus
- Take the bus from Metaponto to Taranto - Porto Mercantilebus 321
15h 2m€68–96Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Taranto963 km
11h 7m€49Fly Milan Linate Airport to Brindisi Airport, train
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane LIN - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
5h 7m€65–237Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport, train
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BGY - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
5h 46m€58–318Fly Milan Linate Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LIN - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
- Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
- Take the train from Metaponto to Tarantotrain
7h 40m€66–202
Milan to Taranto by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Taranto is to rideshare which costs €49 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Taranto is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Milan and arriving at Taranto Via per San Giorgio via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Taranto. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Milan and Taranto is 962 km. The road distance is 963.1 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Taranto without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs €100 - €230.
The train from Milan Centrale to Taranto takes 8h 13m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Milan to Taranto bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Milan station.
Milan to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Taranto is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 13h 59m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Taranto, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Taranto 4 times a day. Tickets cost €130–230 and the journey takes 8h 13m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Milan to Taranto Via per San Giorgio twice daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 12h 45m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–220
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Metaponto to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Milan to Taranto Via per San Giorgio
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Milan to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €49
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Taranto bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Taranto Via per San Giorgio station.
Milan to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Taranto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Taranto is 963 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Milan to Taranto.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Taranto. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.