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 €26 - €110 and takes 6h 55m.

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 44m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Catania?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taranto via Porto Mercantile and arriving at Catania, Via D'Amico. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Taranto to Catania?

The distance between Taranto and Catania is 401 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 6h 55m and costs €26 - €110.

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

The bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Catania, Via D'Amico takes 6h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Catania bus from?

Taranto to Catania bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Taranto via Porto Mercantile station.

Where does the Taranto to Catania bus arrive?

Taranto to Catania bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Catania, Via D'Amico station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4467+ hotels available in Catania.

Taranto to Catania - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Taranto to Catania by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, 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 via Porto Mercantile to Catania, Via D'Amico
6h 55m
€26–110
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.GiovanniIc
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania CentraleRe
8h
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Taranto to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Catania
5h 44m
€73–108
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
2. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BRI - CTA
5h 34m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Taranto to Villa S.GiovanniIc
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania CentraleRe
9h 51m
€32–120
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)NAP - CTA
6h 49m
€49–213
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisi
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BDS - CTA
7h 2m
€76–222

Taranto to Catania by bus

24Weekly Buses

6h 55mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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 €26–35 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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