Genoa to Taranto by train

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Overview: trains from Genoa to Taranto

Find the key information for travelling by train from Genoa to Taranto, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:34 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 10hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 808
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey US$160.90 View journey
Avg journey time 12hr 32m
Train operators 12

Discover Genoa to Taranto by train

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Cost of train travel from Genoa to Taranto

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Genoa to Taranto:

  • Cheapest ticket: US$160.90

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Genoa to Taranto departure frequency and train timetable

With 12 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 36 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:34 and the last one is at 23:59. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:38, with the last one at 23:56.

How long does the train from Genoa to Taranto take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 10 hours and 24 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 808 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Genoa and Taranto

Tickets for travel between Genoa and Taranto can be booked 3 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Genoa to Taranto travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Taranto.

FAQs about the train journey from Genoa to Taranto

Want to know more about your journey from Genoa to Taranto? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Genoa to Taranto is 808 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.