There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Taranto by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane GVA - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
4h 16m€61–239Train via Reggio Emilia
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Ec
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
- Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bari Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain Re
14h 52m€234–426Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Foggia Stationbus
- Take the bus from Foggia to Tarantobus
19h 20m€127–169Drive 1,278.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Tarantocar 1,278.2 km
12h 1m€229–331Train
- Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Tarantotrain Fr
16h 59m€275–492Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Taranto Via per San Giorgiobus Itabus
20h 35m€71–168
Geneva to Taranto by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Taranto is to bus via Milan which costs €70 - €170 and takes 20h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Taranto is to fly and train which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus station and arriving at Taranto via Foggia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Taranto via Domodossola, Milano Centrale, Reggio Emilia Av and Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Geneva and Taranto is 1210 km. The road distance is 1278.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Taranto without a car is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 14h 52m and costs €230 - €430.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Geneva to Taranto, including transfers.
Geneva to Taranto bus services, operated by Sellitto, depart from Geneva - Bus station.
Geneva to Taranto train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Taranto is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 14h 52m and costs €230 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 19h 20m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Taranto, Italy?
You can take a train from Genève to Taranto via Domodossola, Milano Centrale, Reggio Emilia Av, and Bari Centrale in around 14h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus station to Taranto via Foggia Station and Foggia in around 19h 20m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–210
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brindisi Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–240
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brindisi to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bari Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0824 46304
- [email protected]
- Website
- sellitto.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Foggia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75–95
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Taranto bus services, operated by Sellitto, arrive at Foggia Station.
Geneva to Taranto train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Taranto is 1278 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Geneva to Taranto.
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