There are 7 ways to get from Taranto to Trieste by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or shuttle
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Train, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
best- Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
- Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane BDS - TRS
4h 46m€61–181Train via Florence
- Take the train from Taranto to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain Re
- Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Trieste Centraletrain Re
11h 31m€154–288Bus
- Take the bus from Taranto Via per San Giorgio to Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stopbus Itabus
- Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus
17h 30m€226–385Drive 980.3 km
- Drive from Taranto to Triestecar 980.3 km
10h€158–228Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
- Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BDS - VCE
- Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
6h 32m€238–514Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Taranto to Bari Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re
13h 13m€147–257Bus via Benevento
- Take the bus from Taranto to Beneventobus 562
- Take the bus from Benevento to Triestebus 540
19h 35m€98–154
Taranto to Trieste by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Trieste is to train and fly which costs €60 - €190 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Taranto to Trieste is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €60 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Taranto to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Taranto Via per San Giorgio and arriving at Trieste, Autostazione via Stazione Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Taranto to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Taranto and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Firenze S.M.N., Venezia Mestre and Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Taranto and Trieste is 784 km. The road distance is 980.3 km.
The best way to get from Taranto to Trieste without a car is to train via Florence which takes 11h 31m and costs €150 - €290.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Taranto to Trieste, including transfers.
Taranto to Trieste bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Taranto Via per San Giorgio station.
Taranto to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Taranto station.
The best way to get from Taranto to Trieste is to train via Florence which takes 11h 31m and costs €150 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €220 - €390 and takes 17h 30m.
What companies run services between Taranto, Italy and Trieste, Italy?
You can take a train from Taranto to Trieste Centrale via Firenze S.M.N., Venezia Mestre, and Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taranto Via per San Giorgio to Trieste, Autostazione via Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stop and Stazione Mestre in around 17h 30m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–140
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–170
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Taranto to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Venezia Mestre to Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Taranto to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Taranto to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Taranto Via per San Giorgio to Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Taranto to Trieste bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stop.
Taranto to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taranto to Trieste is 980 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Taranto to Trieste.
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