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There are 6 ways to get from Malta to Taranto by plane, train, busferry, bus, or night train

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  1. Fly to Brindisi Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane plane MLA - BDS
    2. Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain train
    8h 9m
    €75–237

  2. Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane plane MLA - BRI
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain train
    6h 29m
    €46–224

  3. Bus and ferry, bus via Catania

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus bus
    14h 21m

  4. Bus and ferry, bus, night train, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the nighttrain from Catania Centrale to Villa S.Giovanninighttrain night train Ini
    4. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tarantotrain train Ic
    19h 50m
    €314–411

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania to Villa San Giovannibus bus 582 / ...
    4. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Re
    5. Take the train from Amantea to Tarantotrain train Ic
    15h 9m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siracusa to Tarantobus bus 590
    17h 39m

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 691.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Malta and Taranto, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Taranto. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Brindisi Airport (BDS), walk to Brindisi Airport - BDS, take the bus to Brindisi Station, walk to Brindisi, then take the train to Taranto. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Taranto via Porto Mercantile via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, and Catania, Via D'Amico in around 14h 21m.

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