The average train between Sicily and Taranto takes 20h 51m and the fastest train takes 12h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Sicily 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 Sicily and Taranto. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Taranto at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 20h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at Taranto station via Messina Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.
Sicily to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Taranto station.
Book your Sicily to Taranto train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Sicily and Taranto is 416.7 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Taranto via Palermo Centrale, Messina Centrale, Paola, Castiglione Cosentin, and Sibari in around 12h 57m.
