The average train between Palermo and Taranto takes 19h 19m and the fastest train takes 11h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Taranto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Palermo and Taranto. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Taranto at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Taranto station via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
Palermo to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Taranto station.
Book your Palermo to Taranto train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Palermo and Taranto is 424.8 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Taranto via Lamezia Terme C. in around 9h 33m.
