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 - €60 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taranto to Catania is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 48m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Catania?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taranto and arriving at Catania. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

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 45m and costs €30 - €60.

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

The bus from Taranto to Catania takes 7h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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 45m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €110 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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4753+ hotels available in Catania.

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

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

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 45m
€30–60
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr / ...
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
7h 57m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Taranto to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar
5h 48m
€91–140
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
6h 42m
€58–156
Train (Trenitalia)
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
€47–106
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 48m
€61–169
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Afragolatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
7h 8m
€74–199
Train, bus, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
7h 1m
€46–136

Taranto to Catania by bus

28Weekly Buses

7h 45mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 489 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Taranto to Catania twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 7h 45m. 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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