There are 5 ways to get from Calabria to Taranto by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Rosarno
best- Take the bus from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova to Rosarnobus 301195
- Take the bus from Rosarno to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
6h 4m€27–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Tarantobus N595 / ...
6h 36m€24–58Train via Quattromiglia (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Paolatrain Re
- Take the train from Castiglione Cosentin to Sibaritrain Re
- Take the train from Sibari to Tarantotrain Ic
6h 45m€41–82Drive 379.9 km
- Drive from Reggio Calabria to Tarantocar 379.9 km
4h 22m€60–87Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Tarantotrain Ic
7h 39m€52–112
Calabria to Taranto by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calabria to Taranto is to bus via Rosarno which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Calabria to Taranto is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Calabria to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova and arriving at Taranto via Porto Mercantile via Rosarno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Calabria to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Reggio Calabria Lido and arriving at Taranto via Paola, Castiglione Cosentin and Sibari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Calabria and Taranto is 421 km. The road distance is 379.9 km.
The best way to get from Calabria to Taranto without a car is to bus via Rosarno which takes 6h 4m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Calabria to Taranto, including transfers.
Calabria to Taranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villa San Giovanni station.
Calabria to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Reggio Calabria Lido station.
The best way to get from Calabria to Taranto is to bus via Rosarno which takes 6h 4m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Quattromiglia, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Calabria, Italy and Taranto, Italy?
You can take a bus from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova to Taranto via Porto Mercantile via Rosarno in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Taranto via Paola, Castiglione Cosentin, and Sibari in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Castiglione Cosentin to Sibari
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Sibari to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova to Rosarno
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- [email protected]
- Website
- saistrasporti.it
Bus from Rosarno to Taranto via Porto Mercantile
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–30
- Website
- https://saistrasporti.it/en-US
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Villa San Giovanni to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Villa San Giovanni to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Calabria to Taranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taranto station.
Calabria to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Paola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calabria to Taranto is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Calabria to Taranto.
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