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MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto
Taranto's main archaeological museum, famed for Magna Graecia finds, gold jewels, sculpture, and artifacts that explain the city's ancient power.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Taranto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Taranto will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Taranto without transferring at least once.
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Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067+
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Trains from Genoa to Taranto run on average 19 times per day, taking around 10h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 502 miles (808 km) distance in 8h 37m.
Distance 502 miles (808 km) |
Average train duration 10h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 8h 37m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Genoa to Taranto.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Taranto trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:44 PM Genoa | 14h00 | 7:44 AM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:22 PM Genoa | 16h03 | 10:25 AM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:07 PM Genoa | 16h10 | 12:17 PM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:07 PM Genoa | 14h48 | 11:55 AM Taranto | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067+ Intercity 605 | 5:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 12h43 | 6:27 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ Intercity 607+ Regionale Veloce 19845 | 7:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 12h30 | 8:20 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Regionale Veloce 19843 | 7:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 11h30 | 7:20 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 9:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 10h30 | 7:48 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662 · Intercity 609+ Regionale 19849 | 9:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 13h24 | 10:42 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ Regionale 19849 | 11:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 11h23 | 10:42 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813+ Intercity 705 | 12:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 11h06 | 11:25 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3030+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 1:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 10h46 | 11:48 PM Taranto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9643 · FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 10h04 | 11:48 PM Taranto station | 2 transfers | |
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Taranto's main archaeological museum, famed for Magna Graecia finds, gold jewels, sculpture, and artifacts that explain the city's ancient power.
Museum in Palazzo Pantaleo presenting local ethnography, traditions, crafts, and social history. A strong complement to archaeological visits in Taranto.
Diocesan museum preserving sacred art, manuscripts, silverwork, and objects linked to Taranto's cathedral and archdiocesan heritage.
Seafront promenade lined with palm trees and public buildings. Ideal for sunsets, civic architecture, and understanding Taranto's relationship with the sea.
Taranto's old island district, packed with alleys, churches, viewpoints, and daily life. Essential for experiencing the city's deepest historical layers.
Canal-side viewpoint area where visitors can watch the swing bridge and boats pass between the Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo waters.
Raw or lightly marinated Taranto mussels, prized for the Mar Piccolo's brackish waters and long local mussel farming tradition.
Small octopus simmered in tomato, often with olives or capers. A classic coastal home-style dish tied to Taranto's fishing culture.
Baked mussels stuffed with breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, and garlic. A beloved Apulian family recipe common in Taranto.
Refined seafood-focused Michelin-starred dining with elegant plating and strong ties to Pugliese ingredients.
Well-known harbor-area restaurant celebrated for local fish, shellfish, and traditional Taranto seafood dishes.
Popular traditional venue for Apulian seafood and classic regional recipes in a relaxed, established setting.
Generally cheaper than Rome or Milan. Hotels, dining, and local transit are usually moderate, with good value seafood and lower tourist-area prices.
Service is often included or not expected. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Most Genoa to Taranto trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Stazione di Taranto station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Taranto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Stazione di Taranto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Al Gambero, Trattoria del Pescatore
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stazione di Taranto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stazione di Taranto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stazione di Taranto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stazione di Taranto: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stazione di Taranto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza Taranto, Mercure Delfino Taranto.
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