The average train between Trieste and Taranto takes 15h 55m and the fastest train takes 12h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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 Trieste and Taranto. The earliest departure is at 11:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Taranto at 4:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr and take an average of 15h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 14m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Taranto station via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
Trieste to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Taranto station.
Book your Trieste to Taranto train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Trieste and Taranto is 641.6 km. The road distance is 1,053 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Taranto via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr, Venezia Mestre, and Bari Centrale in around 12h 17m.