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 €75 - €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 bus and fly which takes 9h 17m and costs €55 - €200.

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 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 and ferry and bus which takes 17h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 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 3:52 AM in Taranto and 4:52 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6240+ hotels available in Athens.

Taranto to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Taranto to Athens by car, car ferry, busferry, 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, car ferry
best
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
€108–177
Train, bus, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taranto to Gioia Del Colletrain
2. Take the bus from Gioia del Colle - Ospedale to Altamura - Alberghierobus
3. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus
4. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRI - ATH
9h 17m
€60–195
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
10h 2m
€92–215
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, car ferry, bus
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
€75–126
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 20m
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 48m
€97–248
Train, bus and ferry, bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
4. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IOA - ATH
14h 14m
Train, bus and ferry to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly
1. Take the train from Taranto to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TIA - ATH
13h 40m

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

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18h 27mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Taranto to Athens.

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Distance: 753.2 km
Duration: 13h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Taranto to Athens. However, you can drive to Porto Di Brindisi, take the car ferry to Port of Igoumenitsa, then drive to Athens. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Taranto Port to Athens via Fier and Fier in around 17h 14m.

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