Rome2Rio

How to get fromTaranto to Palermoby shuttle, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

Find Transport to Palermo

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Taranto to Palermo by shuttle, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, train, 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.

  1. Shuttle, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Taranto to Bari Palese Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BRI - PMO
    4h 17m
    €56–190

  2. Bus via Messina

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Oretobus bus Sais Autolinee 8863 / ...
    10h 4m
    €41–55

  3. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    9h 33m
    €62–114

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Taranto to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar car
    7h 22m
    €114–177

  5. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Amanteatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train Re
    9h 58m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taranto to Sibari - Stazione FSbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sibari to Palermobus bus 582
    13h 30m
    €100–143

Taranto to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Taranto to Palermo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 582.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Taranto to Palermo Centrale via Lamezia Terme C. in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Regione Siciliana De Saliba via Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Palermo Via Oreto, and Regione Siciliana Oreto in around 10h 4m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There