What is the best way to travel from Messina to Taranto?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Taranto from Messina. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Taranto from Messina?
You can reach Taranto with just £25 by taking a Bus from Itabus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Trenitalia8h 25m010:15MessinaCentral Station18:40TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 27/10/2026 10:15:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 27/10/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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Trenitalia9h 22m009:18MessinaFiumara Gazzi Train Station18:40TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Fiumara Gazzi Train Station, Messina (Italy) at 27/10/2026 09:18:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 27/10/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 22m
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Trenitalia10h 28m013:20MessinaCentral Station23:48TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 27/10/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 27/10/2026 23:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 28m
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Trenitalia12h 17m000:35MessinaCentral Station12:52TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 27/10/2026 00:35:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 27/10/2026 12:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 17m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:05MessinaPiazza della Repubblica17:10TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 27/10/2026 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 27/10/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaCentral Station06:20TarantoBus Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 30/10/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 31/10/2026 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoPorto Mercantile Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 30/10/2026 23:50:00 to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 31/10/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoCimino Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 30/10/2026 23:50:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 31/10/2026 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:05MessinaPiazza della Repubblica17:10TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 30/10/2026 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 30/10/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaCentral Station06:20TarantoBus Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 31/10/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoPorto Mercantile Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/10/2026 23:50:00 to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoCimino Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/10/2026 23:50:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:05MessinaPiazza della Repubblica17:10TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/10/2026 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 31/10/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 23:50:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoPorto Mercantile Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 23:50:00 to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:05MessinaPiazza della Repubblica17:10TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Trenitalia8h 25m010:15MessinaCentral Station18:40TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 10:15:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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Trenitalia10h 28m013:20MessinaCentral Station23:48TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 23:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 28m
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Trenitalia12h 17m000:35MessinaCentral Station12:52TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 00:35:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 12:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 17m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaCentral Station06:20TarantoBus Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 02/11/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 03/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoPorto Mercantile Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 02/11/2026 23:50:00 to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 03/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:05MessinaPiazza della Repubblica17:10TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 02/11/2026 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Messina to Taranto?
You can get to Taranto from Messina in just 6h 30m with a Bus from Itabus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus7h 5m010:05MessinaPiazza della Repubblica17:10TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 27/10/2026 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 27/10/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Trenitalia8h 25m010:15MessinaCentral Station18:40TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 27/10/2026 10:15:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 27/10/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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Trenitalia9h 22m009:18MessinaFiumara Gazzi Train Station18:40TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Fiumara Gazzi Train Station, Messina (Italy) at 27/10/2026 09:18:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 27/10/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 22m
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Trenitalia10h 28m013:20MessinaCentral Station23:48TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 27/10/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 27/10/2026 23:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 28m
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Trenitalia12h 17m000:35MessinaCentral Station12:52TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 27/10/2026 00:35:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 27/10/2026 12:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 17m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaCentral Station06:20TarantoBus Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 30/10/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 31/10/2026 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoPorto Mercantile Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 30/10/2026 23:50:00 to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 31/10/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoCimino Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 30/10/2026 23:50:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 31/10/2026 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:05MessinaPiazza della Repubblica17:10TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 30/10/2026 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 30/10/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaCentral Station06:20TarantoBus Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 31/10/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoPorto Mercantile Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/10/2026 23:50:00 to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoCimino Bus Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/10/2026 23:50:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:05MessinaPiazza della Repubblica17:10TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/10/2026 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 31/10/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 23:50:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoPorto Mercantile Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 23:50:00 to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:05MessinaPiazza della Repubblica17:10TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Trenitalia8h 25m010:15MessinaCentral Station18:40TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 10:15:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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Trenitalia10h 28m013:20MessinaCentral Station23:48TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 23:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 28m
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Trenitalia12h 17m000:35MessinaCentral Station12:52TarantoCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Trenitalia goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 01/11/2026 00:35:00 to Central Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 01/11/2026 12:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 17m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Fastest Trains Sunday
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaCentral Station06:20TarantoBus Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 02/11/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 03/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Itabus6h 30m023:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica06:20TarantoPorto Mercantile Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 02/11/2026 23:50:00 to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 03/11/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:05MessinaPiazza della Repubblica17:10TarantoCimino Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 02/11/2026 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Fastest Buses Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Messina to Taranto
What are the most popular stations in Messina and Taranto?
In Messina, you will usually depart from Piazza della Repubblica, Via Socrate Bus Stop or Ginostra Port, while in Taranto you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Cimino Bus Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Taranto from Messina? With 4 connections between 3 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Messina and Taranto, you can pay as low as £25 with a Bus from Itabus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Itabus: you will get to Taranto in just 6h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Messina and Taranto are Itabus, Trenitalia and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Messina and Taranto is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Larderia or to Paolo VI, and look at flights from Reggio Calabria Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Messina to Taranto?
The most popular companies between Messina and Taranto, are Itabus, Trenitalia and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Itabus and FlixBus
Train companies: Trenitalia
All you need to know when you travel from Messina to Taranto
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Messina to Taranto. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Messina to Taranto
How can I reach Taranto from Messina?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Taranto from Messina.
How far is Taranto from Messina?
The distance between Messina and Taranto is 291.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Messina and Taranto?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 50 kgs, and a flight 72 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Messina to Taranto?
You can get to Taranto with just £25 by taking a Bus from Itabus.
What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Taranto?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Taranto in just 6h 30m with a Bus from Itabus.
More routes to Messina and to Taranto
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Messina and to Taranto. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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