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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Taranto travel guide

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You're Going to Love Taranto

With a population of 181,082, Taranto is a must-see destination in Apulia, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taranto has to offer.

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When to visit Taranto

Taranto in November
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taranto in November
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Taranto

Plane

Although Taranto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 40 miles from Taranto. The shortest flight to Taranto from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Taranto, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Taranto to Rome takes 5h 28m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £16 for a 6h 21m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Taranto is the busiest station in Taranto. Another popular train station is Taranto Nasisi, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Taranto is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 159 miles from Taranto. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taranto, including Itabus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Bari, the bus ride to Taranto takes 100 miles and will cost you around £21. From Naples, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 319 miles. The most popular bus station is Taranto Ginosa, located 20 miles from the city centre of Taranto. Taranto Terminal Interscambio Cimino is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Taranto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 40 miles from Taranto. The shortest flight to Taranto from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Taranto, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Taranto to Rome takes 5h 28m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £16 for a 6h 21m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Taranto is the busiest station in Taranto. Another popular train station is Taranto Nasisi, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Taranto is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 159 miles from Taranto. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taranto, including Itabus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Bari, the bus ride to Taranto takes 100 miles and will cost you around £21. From Naples, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 319 miles. The most popular bus station is Taranto Ginosa, located 20 miles from the city centre of Taranto. Taranto Terminal Interscambio Cimino is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Taranto

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
CRVCrotone
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Taranto

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Taranto

Average rates range from around £51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £261 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Taranto

Most booked hotels in Taranto

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Agriturismo Biologico Sant'andrea
1 star
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Hotel Delfino Taranto
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Relais Histò San Pietro sul Mar Piccolo
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£261+
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I Citri
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Jonio Vacanze Residence
1 star
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£39+
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Hotel Villa Giusy
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Taranto

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Taranto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Taranto is Compact (Fiat 500L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Taranto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Taranto is Compact (Fiat 500L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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