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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Syracuse is to bus which costs €29 - €85 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taranto to Syracuse is to drive and ferry which takes 6h 27m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Syracuse?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taranto via Porto Mercantile and arriving at Siracusa - Corso Umberto. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Taranto and Syracuse?

No, there is no direct train from Taranto to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Taranto and arriving at Siracusa via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Taranto to Syracuse?

The distance between Taranto and Syracuse is 453 km.

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

The best way to get from Taranto to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €29 - €85.

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

The bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Siracusa - Corso Umberto takes 8h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Syracuse bus from?

Taranto to Syracuse 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 Syracuse train from?

Taranto to Syracuse train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Taranto station.

Train or bus from Taranto to Syracuse?

The best way to get from Taranto to Syracuse is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €29 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Taranto to Syracuse bus arrive?

Taranto to Syracuse bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Siracusa - Corso Umberto station.

Where does the Taranto to Syracuse train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Taranto to Syracuse?

Book your Taranto to Syracuse bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Syracuse?

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Taranto to Syracuse - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Taranto to Syracuse by bus, train, ferry, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Siracusa - Corso Umberto
8h 5m
€29–85
Train, ferry
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 SiracusaRe
9h 11m
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 Syracuse
6h 27m
€84–122
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisi
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BDS - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca
7h 6m
€80–234
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to SiracusaIc
9h 25m
€31–45
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly, 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 Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca
6h 52m
Train to Naples Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)NAP - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca
8h 5m
€53–220

Taranto to Syracuse by bus

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8h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 453.4 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Siracusa - Corso Umberto twice daily. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 8h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taranto to Siracusa via Lamezia Terme C. in around 9h 25m.

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