There are 4 ways to get from Melfi to Taranto by train (Trenitalia), train, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Melfi to Potenza Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Tarantotrain Re
3h 59m€22–44Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Melfi to Potenza Centraletrain Re
- Take the bus from Potenza to Tarantobus 570 / ...
4h 11m€14–31Drive 171.2 km
- Drive from Melfi to Tarantocar 171.2 km
2h 48m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Melfi to Bari via Capruzzibus 701
- Take the bus from Bari Viale Unità d'Italia to Taranto Porto Mercantilebus 110
5h 10m€18–23
Melfi to Taranto by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melfi to Taranto is to bus which costs €18 - €24 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Melfi to Taranto is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Melfi to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Melfi and arriving at Taranto Porto Mercantile via Bari Viale Unità d'Italia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Melfi to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Melfi and arriving at Taranto via Potenza Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Melfi and Taranto is 204 km. The road distance is 171.2 km.
The best way to get from Melfi to Taranto without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Melfi to Taranto, including transfers.
Melfi to Taranto bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., depart from Melfi station.
Melfi to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Melfi station.
The best way to get from Melfi to Taranto is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Melfi, Italy and Taranto, Italy?
You can take a train from Melfi to Taranto via Potenza Centrale in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melfi to Taranto Porto Mercantile via Bari via Capruzzi and Bari Viale Unità d'Italia in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Melfi to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Melfi to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Potenza to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Potenza to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- [email protected]
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Melfi to Bari via Capruzzi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- 800 07 9090
- Website
- fssudest.it
Bus from Bari Viale Unità d'Italia to Taranto Porto Mercantile
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Schedules at
- fssudest.it
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Booking & Getting There
Melfi to Taranto bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., arrive at Bari via Capruzzi station.
Melfi to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Potenza Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melfi to Taranto is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Melfi to Taranto.
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