There are 9 ways to get from Trieste to Taranto by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Brindisi Airport, train
best- Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane TRS - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
6h 25m€72–174Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TRS - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
- Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
- Take the train from Metaponto to Tarantotrain
8h€54–161Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bari Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain Re
13h 44m€149–317Bus via Verona
- Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Veronabus N28 / ...
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Tarantobus
16h 50m€297–656Drive 981.2 km
- Drive from Trieste to Tarantocar 981.2 km
9h 56m€155–224Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VCE - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain
7h 48m€262–763Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane VCE - BRI
- Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
- Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
- Take the train from Metaponto to Tarantotrain
9h 28m€259–730Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR)plane TRS - QSR
- Take the bus from Salerno Airport to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Tarantotrain
7h 45m€111–381Bus
- Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
- Take the bus from Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stop to Taranto Via per San Giorgiobus Itabus
18h 12m€259–652
Trieste to Taranto by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Taranto is to fly and train which costs €70 - €180 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Trieste to Taranto is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €70 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Trieste, Autostazione and arriving at Taranto via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Taranto. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Taranto via Venezia S. Lucia and Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
The distance between Trieste and Taranto is 787 km. The road distance is 981.2 km.
The best way to get from Trieste to Taranto without a car is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs €140 - €320.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Trieste to Taranto, including transfers.
Trieste to Taranto bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.
Trieste to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
The best way to get from Trieste to Taranto is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Verona, which costs €290 - €700 and takes 16h 50m.
What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Taranto, Italy?
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Taranto via Venezia S. Lucia and Bari Centrale in around 13h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Taranto via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), Verona, and Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 16h 50m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–170
Flights from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brindisi to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bari Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brindisi to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Metaponto to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Metaponto to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Potenza Centrale to Taranto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €190–550
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €210–600
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €210–600
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €190–550
- Website
- GoOpti
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More Questions & Answers
Trieste to Taranto bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Stazione Mestre station.
Trieste to Taranto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Taranto is 981 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Trieste to Taranto.
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