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

The cheapest way to get from Syracuse to Taranto is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Syracuse to Taranto is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 22m and costs €95 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Syracuse and Taranto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Siracusa - Corso Umberto and arriving at Taranto via Porto Mercantile. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Syracuse to Taranto?

The distance between Syracuse and Taranto is 582 km.

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

The best way to get from Syracuse to Taranto without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €35 - €75.

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

The bus from Siracusa - Corso Umberto to Taranto via Porto Mercantile takes 8h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Syracuse to Taranto bus from?

Syracuse to Taranto bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Siracusa - Corso Umberto station.

Where does the Syracuse to Taranto bus arrive?

Syracuse to Taranto bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Taranto via Porto Mercantile station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Syracuse to Taranto?

Book your Syracuse to Taranto bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Taranto?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Taranto.

Syracuse to Taranto - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car

There are 5 ways to get from Syracuse to Taranto by bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Siracusa - Corso Umberto to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
8h 5m
€35–75
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Siracusa - Von Platen to Catania Via Archimedebus
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
4. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain Re
5. Take the train from Amantea to Tarantotrain Ic
10h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Syracuse to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Tarantocar
6h 22m
€98–160
Bus, fly to Brindisi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siracusa - Von Platen to Catania Airportbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CTA - BDS
3. Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
8h
€81–183
Bus, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siracusa - Von Platen to Catania Airportbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
4. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
5. Take the train from Metaponto to Tarantotrain
8h 22m
€47–159

Syracuse to Taranto by bus

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Distance: 582 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Syracuse, Italy and Taranto, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Siracusa - Corso Umberto to Taranto via Porto Mercantile twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 8h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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