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How to get fromTaranto to Athensby car, car ferry, busferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Taranto to Athens by car, car ferry, busferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Taranto to Porto Di Brindisicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athenscar car
    13h 45m
    €118–192

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    18h 45m
    €79–139

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Fierbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus bus
    17h 14m

  4. Train, car ferry, bus via Corfu

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfucarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Corfu to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    18h 30m
    €82–159

  5. Train to Brindisi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain train
    2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BDS - ATH
    9h 12m
    €97–253

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë

    1. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus bus
    18h

  7. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain train Re
    2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kalampákabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalosbus bus
    5. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to Athenstrain train Ic
    19h 38m

  8. Train to Naples Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane NAP - ATH
    9h 51m
    €89–282

Taranto to Athens by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 45m

What companies run services between Taranto, Italy and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Taranto to Athens. However, you can drive to Porto Di Brindisi, take the car ferry to Port of Igoumenitsa, then drive to Athens. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Taranto Port to Athens via Fier and Fier in around 17h 14m.

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