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There are 6 ways to get from Taranto to Catania by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Taranto to Bari Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BRI - CTA
    4h 7m
    €54–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Catania, Via D'Amicobus bus
    6h 55m
    €25–70

  3. Train, ferry via Amantea (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Amanteatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    7h 21m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Taranto to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar car
    5h 49m
    €102–155

  5. Train to Brindisi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain train
    2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BDS - CTA
    6h 52m
    €89–164

  6. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    9h 17m

Taranto to Catania by bus

Calendar23Weekly Buses
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Catania, Via D'Amico twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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