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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Palermo is to bus via Messina which costs €40 - €55 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taranto to Palermo is to drive and ferry which takes 7h 9m and costs €90 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taranto and arriving at Palermo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Taranto and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Taranto to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Taranto and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Taranto to Palermo?

The distance between Taranto and Palermo is 585 km.

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

The best way to get from Taranto to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Taranto to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Taranto to Palermo train from?

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

Train or bus from Taranto to Palermo?

The best way to get from Taranto to Palermo is to bus via Messina which takes 10h 5m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Taranto to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Taranto to Palermo train arrive?

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

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

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

Book your Taranto to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

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Taranto to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Taranto to Palermo by train, ferry, bus, car, 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.

Train, ferry
best
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 Palermo Centraletrain Re
9h 25m
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
9h 48m
€32–65
Bus via Messina
1. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
2. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Oretobus Sais Autolinee 8863 / ...
10h 5m
€41–55
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 Palermocar
7h 9m
€95–141
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
7h 31m
€50–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Palermobus N595 / ...
10h 50m
€45–150
Train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train
2. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SUF - PMO
8h 10m
€79–229
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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 Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
6h 32m
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
9h 45m
€58–238

Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taranto to Palermo.

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Distance: 585.5 km
Duration: 9h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to John Lennon 100 via Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Palermo Via Oreto, and Regione Siciliana Oreto in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taranto to Palermo Centrale via Lamezia Terme C. in around 9h 48m.

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