How to travel from Taranto to Palermo

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Taranto to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taranto to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €48, and a flight costs an average of €26.

Distance: 263 miles (424 km)

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€77

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€108

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€65

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Cheapest

10h 27m

Average total duration

9h 57m

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30m

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4h 32m

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1h 32m

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3h 0m

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11h 11m

Average total duration

10h 41m

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30m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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Sais Autolinee

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from Taranto to Palermo

How to get from Taranto to Palermo by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Taranto to Palermo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

IntercityIntercity 558 · Intercity 723
08:41AM10h29
Taranto station
07:10PMPalermo Centrale
$781One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

IntercityIntercity 558 · Intercity 723
08:41AM10h29
Taranto station
07:10PMPalermo Centrale
$781One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 4099
12:55PM1h05
Bari Palese Airport
02:00PMPalermo Airport
$1501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 566 · Intercity 727
01:07PM9h54
Taranto station
11:01PMPalermo Centrale
$781One-way
1 transfer
Cotrap06 - 62+ITAAZ1622 · AZ1795
10:25AM8h00
Taranto, Terminal Cimino
06:25PMPalermo Airport
$2141One-way
2 transfers
Cotrap06 - 62+ITAAZ1622 · AZ1783
10:25AM12h35
Taranto, Terminal Cimino
11:00PMPalermo Airport
$2141One-way
2 transfers
Cotrap06 - 61+ITAAZ1622 · AZ1795
05:00AM13h25
Taranto, Terminal Cimino
06:25PMPalermo Airport
$2141One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Taranto to Palermo

Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Taranto to Palermo.

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There are 3 options to travel between Taranto and Palermo including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Taranto to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Palermo:

A flight is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taranto to Palermo costing on average $44 (€35).

A flight is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Palermo costing on average $60 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Taranto to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

Train takes on average 9h 48m.

The distance from Taranto to Palermo is approximately 263 miles (424 km).
The average frequency per day from Taranto to Palermo is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taranto and Palermo as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Taranto to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Taranto, Terminal Cimino and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
  • Trains mostly depart from Taranto station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Taranto to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, ITA, KM Malta Airlines to go to Palermo by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with Sais Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Palermo by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Taranto to Palermo with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Taranto to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Cefalù, Milan, Trapani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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