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How to get fromTaranto to Athensby train, plane, car, car ferry, busferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Taranto to Bari Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BRI - ATH
    6h 27m
    €77–211

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Taranto to Porto Di Brindisicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athenscar car
    13h 44m
    €119–194

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Fierbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus bus
    17h 14m

  4. Train, car ferry, bus via Corfu

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfucarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Corfu to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    18h 30m
    €83–159

  5. Train to Brindisi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain train
    2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BDS - ATH
    8h 52m
    €98–263

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë

    1. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus bus
    18h

  7. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    18h 45m
    €80–139

  8. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain train Re
    2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kalampákabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalosbus bus
    5. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to Athenstrain train Ic
    19h 51m

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 866 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Taranto to Athens. However, you can take the train to Bari Centrale, take the train to Bari Airport, walk to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Taranto to Athens via Porto di Brindisi and Port Of Igoumenitsa in around 13h 44m.

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