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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Sicily is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 27m.

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 3m and costs €65 - €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 and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

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 10h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m 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 FlixBus, depart from Taranto station.

Train or bus from Taranto to Sicily?

The best way to get from Taranto to Sicily is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Taranto to Sicily bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Sicily.

Taranto to Sicily - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 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
10h 5m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Palermobus N595 / ...
11h 27m
€47–78
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
€95–142
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
6h 4m
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
10h 25m
€57–133
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
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Afragolatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
7h 3m
€70–211
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
7h 31m
€71–203

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

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Distance: 592 km
Duration: 10h 5m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Taranto to Palermo twice daily. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 10h 50m. 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 25m.

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