There are 8 ways to get from Trieste to Taranto by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or shuttle
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Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Brindisi Airport, train
best- Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane TRS - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
5h 38m€71–173Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TRS - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Altamura Via Materabus
- Take the bus from Altamura - Alberghiero to Gioia del Colle - Ospedalebus
- Take the train from Gioia Del Colle to Tarantotrain
8h 19m€53–173Train via Florence
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain Re
- Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Venezia Mestretrain
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Tarantotrain Fr
12h 49m€156–338Bus
- Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
- Take the bus from Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stop to Taranto Via per San Giorgiobus Itabus
18h 12m€253–644Drive 981.2 km
- Drive from Trieste to Tarantocar 981.2 km
9h 56m€155–224Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VCE - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
7h 1m€261–765Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bari Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain Re
14h 4m€149–306Bus via Benevento
- Take the bus from Trieste to Beneventobus 540
- Take the bus from Benevento to Tarantobus 562
19h 10m€99–158
Trieste to Taranto by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Taranto is to fly and train which costs €70 - €180 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Trieste to Taranto is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs €70 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Trieste, Autostazione and arriving at Taranto Via per San Giorgio via Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Taranto via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr, Venezia Mestre and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Trieste and Taranto is 784 km. The road distance is 981.2 km.
The best way to get from Trieste to Taranto without a car is to train via Florence which takes 12h 49m and costs €150 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Trieste to Taranto, including transfers.
Trieste to Taranto bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.
Trieste to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
The best way to get from Trieste to Taranto is to train via Florence which takes 12h 49m and costs €150 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €250 - €650 and takes 18h 12m.
What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Taranto, Italy?
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Taranto via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr, Venezia Mestre, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Taranto Via per San Giorgio via Stazione Mestre and Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stop in around 18h 12m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–170
Flights from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brindisi to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Trieste Centrale to Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brindisi to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Gioia Del Colle to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bari Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €190–550
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €210–600
- Website
- GoOpti
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More Questions & Answers
Trieste to Taranto bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Stazione Mestre station.
Trieste to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Taranto is 981 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Trieste to Taranto.
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