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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Athens is to train and car ferry and bus which costs €70 - €130 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 9h 39m and costs €85 - €250.

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 14m.

How far is it from Taranto to Athens?

The distance between Taranto and Athens is 877 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 and ferry and bus which takes 17h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 5:00 AM in Taranto and 6:00 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 5807+ hotels available in Athens.

Taranto to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, Italobus Connections, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Taranto to Athens by bus, plane, car, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus
2. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRI - ATH
7h 45m
Train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain Ic
2. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
18h 27m
€74–127
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Taranto to Porto Di Brindisicar
2. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athenscar
13h 45m
€107–176
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Fierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
17h 14m
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BDS - ATH
9h 53m
€87–226
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Afragolatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane NAP - ATH
9h 39m
€86–248
Bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë
1. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
18h
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain Ic
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kalampákabus
4. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalosbus
5. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to Athenstrain Ic
19h 18m

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

11Weekly Services

18h 27mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Taranto to Athens.

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Distance: 876.7 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Taranto to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Matera, walk to Matera piazza Matteotti, take the bus to Bari Airport, walk to Bari-Airport-BRI airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, then take the subway to Στ.Μοναστηρακι. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Taranto to Athens via Porto di Brindisi and Port Of Igoumenitsa in around 13h 45m.

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