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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Taranto to Sicily is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €45 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Taranto to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Taranto via Porto Mercantile and arriving at John Lennon 100 via Messina Piazza della Repubblica and Regione Siciliana Oreto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Taranto to Sicily?

The distance between Taranto and Sicily is 592 km.

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

The best way to get from Taranto to Sicily without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Taranto to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Sicily bus from?

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

Train or bus from Taranto to Sicily?

The best way to get from Taranto to Sicily is to bus via Messina which takes 10h 5m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Taranto to Sicily bus arrive?

Taranto to Sicily bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5749+ hotels available in Sicily.

Taranto to Sicily - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Taranto to Sicily 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 (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 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 59m
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
10h 22m
€30–67
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
€94–140
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
7h 1m
€48–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Palermobus N595 / ...
11h 24m
€47–130
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 32m
€49–214
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
8h 56m
€73–231
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
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
5h 57m

Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taranto to Sicily.

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Distance: 591.9 km
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Taranto, Italy and Sicily, 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 Piazza Boiardo via Lamezia Terme C., Palermo Centrale, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 10h 22m.

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