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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Catania is to bus which costs €30 - €110 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taranto to Catania is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Catania?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taranto and arriving at Catania. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Taranto and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Taranto to Catania. However, there are services departing from Taranto and arriving at Catania Centrale via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Taranto to Catania?

The distance between Taranto and Catania is 489 km.

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

The best way to get from Taranto to Catania without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs €30 - €110.

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

The bus from Taranto to Catania takes 7h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Catania bus from?

Taranto to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Taranto station.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Catania train from?

Taranto to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Taranto station.

Train or bus from Taranto to Catania?

The best way to get from Taranto to Catania is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Taranto to Catania bus arrive?

Taranto to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.

Where does the Taranto to Catania train arrive?

Taranto to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

How do I get a train ticket from Taranto to Catania?

Book your Taranto to Catania train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Taranto to Catania?

Book your Taranto to Catania bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4523+ hotels available in Catania.

Taranto to Catania - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Taranto to Catania by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or car ferry

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Cataniabus N595 / ...
7h 40m
€30–110
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
8h 4m
€25–46
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
7h 55m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Taranto to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
5h 46m
€75–108
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
6h 38m
€48–218
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Taranto to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
9h 44m
€40–120
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
8h 33m
€72–227
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
5h 34m

Taranto to Catania by bus

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 489 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Taranto, Italy and Catania, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Taranto to Catania once daily. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taranto to Catania Centrale via Lamezia Terme C. in around 8h 4m.

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