- Must visit
Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
16 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
640 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taranto to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taranto to Trieste will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 5 trains that leave Taranto for Trieste on Wed, Aug 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 640 km distance in an average of 16 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 21 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Trains from Taranto to Trieste run on average 9 times per day, taking around 12h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 397 miles (640 km) distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 397 miles (640 km) |
Average train duration 12h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 10h 45m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 8:04 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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The table below shows live departures for Taranto to Trieste trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 758+ Regionale Veloce 3960 · Regionale Veloce 3435 | 8:06 PM Taranto station | 15h44 | 11:50 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 9:00 AM Taranto | 13h38 | 10:38 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:02 AM Taranto | 21h55 | 7:57 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Taranto | 10h45 | 9:45 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:51 PM Taranto | 20h06 | 8:57 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taranto to Trieste by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Taranto to Trieste trains use the Stazione di Taranto to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Taranto and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale 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: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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