What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Taranto?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Taranto is to fly and bus and train which costs €85 - €230 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Taranto?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Taranto is to fly and bus and train which takes 10h 5m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Taranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Instabul and arriving at Taranto Port via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica and Durrës. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Taranto?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Taranto via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Taranto?

The distance between Istanbul and Taranto is 1200 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Taranto without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Taranto without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 23h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Taranto?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Istanbul to Taranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Taranto bus from?

Istanbul to Taranto bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Taranto train from?

Istanbul to Taranto train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Taranto bus arrive?

Istanbul to Taranto bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Taranto?

Taranto is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:40 PM in Istanbul and 11:40 AM in Taranto.

Where does the Istanbul to Taranto train arrive?

Istanbul to Taranto train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Taranto?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Taranto.

Istanbul to Taranto - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Taranto by plane, bus, train, busferry, night train, car, car ferry, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
4. Take the train from Metaponto to Tarantotrain
10h 5m
€107–286
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane SAW - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
4. Take the train from Metaponto to Tarantotrain
12h 5m
€87–226
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain Re
23h 34m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bari Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain Re
2d
€302–524
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Tarantocar
19h 31m
€205–308
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus and ferry, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SAW - TIA
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain
13h 38m
Fly Istanbul to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus and ferry, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane IST - TIA
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain
13h 18m
Fly Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane IST - DBV
2. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Bariferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain
17h 15m
€208–424
Fly Istanbul to Tivat Airport, car ferry, ferry, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tivat Airport (TIV)plane IST - TIV
2. Take the carferry from Kotor to Dubrovnikcarferry
3. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Bariferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain
19h 48m
€254–535
Bus, bus and ferry via Prizren
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Taranto Portbusferry
30h 6m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
2. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Taranto Portbusferry
33h 21m

Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Taranto.

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Distance: 1,200.4 km
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Taranto, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Taranto. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti, walk to Matera, take the bus to Metaponto, walk to Metaponto, then take the train to Taranto. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Taranto via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Elbasan, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Bari Centrale, and Bari Centrale in around 23h 34m.

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