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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Palermo is to bus via Quattromiglia which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taranto to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €65 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taranto and arriving at Palermo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

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 46m.

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 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m 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 Inter Saj, depart from Taranto Via Napoli 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 Quattromiglia which takes 10h 12m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Taranto to Palermo bus arrive?

Taranto to Palermo bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Quattromiglia Via Louis Braille 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?

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

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

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

Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
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 Fr / ...
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
9h 26m
Bus via Quattromiglia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taranto Via Napoli to Quattromiglia Via Louis Braillebus Inter SAJ 01 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Palermo Terminal Busbus
10h 12m
€32–54
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 Palermocar
7h 21m
€112–173
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BDS - PMO
5h 40m
€66–163
Train (Trenitalia)
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 46m
€56–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Palermobus N595 / ...
11h 5m
€45–80
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Afragolatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
8h
€74–196
Train, bus, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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 Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
8h 1m
€54–153
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BDS - TPS
3. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
9h 52m
€69–216

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 584.7 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Taranto Via Napoli to Palermo Terminal Bus via Quattromiglia Via Louis Braille and Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taranto to Palermo Centrale via Lamezia Terme C. in around 9h 46m.

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