What is the cheapest way to get from Taranto to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Athens is to train and ferry and bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 18h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taranto to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Taranto to Athens is to train and fly which takes 8h 50m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Taranto to Athens. However, there are services departing from Taranto Port and arriving at Athens via Fier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

How far is it from Taranto to Athens?

The distance between Taranto and Athens is 753 km.

How do I travel from Taranto to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Taranto to Athens without a car is to Bus via Fier-Çifçi which takes 17h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Taranto to Athens?

It takes approximately 13h 42m to get from Taranto to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Athens bus from?

Taranto to Athens bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Taranto Port station.

Where does the Taranto to Athens bus arrive?

Taranto to Athens bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Fier station.

What is the time difference between Taranto and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Taranto. It is currently 1:49 PM in Taranto and 2:49 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12421+ hotels available in Athens.

Taranto to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, Bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Taranto to Athens by car, ferry, bus, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Taranto to Porto Di Brindisi
2. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
3. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athens
13h 42m
€127–197
Train to Naples Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)NAP - ATH
9h 18m
€73–252
Bus via Fier-Çifçi
1. Take the bus from Taranto Port to Fier
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
17h 28m
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisi
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BDS - ATH
8h 50m
€100–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto Port to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athens
17h 38m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Taranto to BrindisiIc
2. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
18h 27m
€96–167
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Taranto to BrindisiIc
2. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kalampáka
4. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalos
5. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to AthensIc
19h 18m
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
2. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BRI - ATH
7h 50m

Taranto to Athens by train, bus, foot, and ferry

11Weekly Services

18h 27mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 753.2 km
Duration: 13h 42m

What companies run services between Taranto, Italy and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Taranto Port to Athens via Fier and Fier in around 17h 28m.

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