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 €35 - €50 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 7m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taranto and arriving at Palermo. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

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 Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

How far is it from Taranto to Palermo?

The distance between Taranto and Palermo is 584 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 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m 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 €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 10m.

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, and car

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.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 Palermo CentraleRe
9h 15m
Bus via Messina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica
2. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via OretoSais Autolinee 8863 / ...
10h 5m
€35–47
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 Palermo
7h 7m
€94–140
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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 Palermo Airport (PMO)BRI - PMO
6h 30m
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo CentraleIc
10h 10m
€39–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Palermo591
10h 30m
€70–160
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)NAP - PMO
7h 40m
€51–209
Train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.
2. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)SUF - PMO
8h 8m
€80–266
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
8h 42m

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taranto to Palermo.

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Distance: 584.3 km
Duration: 9h 15m

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 Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale in around 10h 10m.

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