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How to get fromPatras to Tarantoby car, car ferry, bus, busferry, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Patras to Taranto by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Patras to Port Of Igoumenitsacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Tarantocar car
    12h 59m
    €81–136

  2. Bus and ferry, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane plane ZTH - BRI
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain train
    10h 36m
    €63–239

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry bus ferry
    13h 47m

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Taranto Portbusferry bus ferry
    17h 7m

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain train Re / ...
    18h 33m
    €104–155

  6. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Patras to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Brindisi to Tarantotrain train Re
    18h 35m
    €71–122

Patras to Taranto by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration18h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Taranto, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Patras to Taranto. However, you can drive to Port Of Igoumenitsa, take the car ferry to Porto di Brindisi, then drive to Taranto. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patra to Taranto Port via Vlorë and Vlorë in around 13h 47m.

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