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 €35 - €50 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 drive and ferry which takes 7h 7m and costs €90 - €150.

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.

Is there a direct train between Taranto and Sicily?

No, there is no direct train from Taranto to Sicily. 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 Sicily?

The distance between Taranto and Sicily is 591 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 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m 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.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Sicily train from?

Taranto to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Taranto 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 €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 10h 10m.

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 does the Taranto to Sicily train arrive?

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

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

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

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
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 50m
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 8860 / ...
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
€95–141
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BRI - CTA
5h 57m
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
€43–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Spezzano albanese Terme
2. Take the bus from Terme Spezzano to Palermo582
13h 49m
€52–72
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 to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)NAP - CTA
7h 12m
€50–217
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
€52–209
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisi
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BDS - CTA
7h 25m
€77–230

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 590.7 km
Duration: 9h 50m

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

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