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Port guide: compare transport from Tarente

Tarente, Italy 38 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Tarente

Port call at Tarente (Italy). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Piazza Castello, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Puglia's industrial port. The old town (Isola) is within walking distance of the terminal.

Porto di Taranto
Cheapest option Free Walk to Piazza Castello
Fastest option 5 min Shuttle cruise to Piazza Castello
Simplest option Walk to Piazza Castello Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Old town (Isola) 10 minutes on foot
  • Taxis available
  • Local bus

Warnings

  • Little-known city for cruise passengers
  • Few organised excursions
  • Possible industrial odours

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Piazza Castello

Free - 8 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Very quick access to the monumental centre between the old town and Borgo Nuovo

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

38 option(s) shown for Tarente

Walk to Piazza Castello

Piazza Castello

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very quick access to the monumental centre between the old town and Borgo Nuovo

Attention point

Area frequented on stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; priority option to reach Castello Aragonese and Ponte Girevole from the terminal

Source : Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Castello Aragonese Taranto: https://www.castelloaragonesetaranto.com/

Walk to Castello Aragonese

Castello Aragonese

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Taranto's emblematic site, accessible on foot from the port

Attention point

Visit times to be checked according to day

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; excellent first visit to understand the city between the two seas

Source : Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Castello Aragonese Taranto: https://www.castelloaragonesetaranto.com/

Walk to Ponte Girevole

Ponte Girevole

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Taranto symbol very close to the terminal

Attention point

Of particular interest for panoramic and photographic purposes

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; can be combined with Castello Aragonese, Piazza Castello and lungomare

Source : Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Castello Aragonese e Ponte Girevole: https://duemarivirtualtours.com/-/castello-aragonese-e-ponte-girevole

Walk towards MArTA

MArTA Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Major archaeological museum within walking distance of the port

Attention point

Times and bookings to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; priority cultural visit if staying in Taranto

Source : MArTA Museo Archeologico Nazionale: https://museotaranto.cultura.gov.it/ | Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/

Walk to Via d'Aquino / shopping centre

Via d'Aquino / Borgo Nuovo

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Central shopping street, cafés and shops within walking distance

Attention point

Less heritage than the old town or Castello

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for city walks, shopping and coffee breaks

Source : Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Taranto Tourism: https://www.tarantocapitaledimare.it/

Walk to Lungomare Vittorio Emanuele III

Lungomare Vittorio Emanuele III

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Panoramic walk along the Mar Grande

Attention point

Exposure to the sun in summer

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; pleasant to combine with MArTA and the modern centre

Source : Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Taranto Tourism: https://www.tarantocapitaledimare.it/

City bus to Taranto station

Taranto Railway Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to AmAt timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

An economical way to get to the station without walking

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the AmAt stop closest to the terminal

Source : AmAt Taranto Bus: https://www.ecosistemataranto.it/en/web/amat-taranto/autobus | Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/

City bus to MArTA

MArTA Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to AmAt timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

An economical alternative to walking to the museum

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for PRM, hot weather or limited time

Source : AmAt Taranto Bus: https://www.ecosistemataranto.it/en/web/amat-taranto/autobus | MArTA Museo Archeologico Nazionale: https://museotaranto.cultura.gov.it/

City bus to Lungomare

Lungomare Vittorio Emanuele III

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to AmAt timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

A short walk to the seafront

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to active line

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting in summer or for passengers with reduced mobility

Source : AmAt Taranto Bus: https://www.ecosistemataranto.it/en/web/amat-taranto/autobus | Taranto Tourism: https://www.tarantocapitaledimare.it/

Shuttle cruise to Piazza Castello

Piazza Castello

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if proposed by the company

Attention point

Not necessary as Piazza Castello is within walking distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board whether a city-centre shuttle service is available

Source : Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Castello Aragonese Taranto: https://www.castelloaragonesetaranto.com/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Piazza Castello

Piazza Castello

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fast for PRM, heat or limited time

Attention point

Not necessary as the distance is short

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Castello Aragonese Taranto: https://www.castelloaragonesetaranto.com/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Taranto station

Taranto Railway Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 7 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a train with luggage

Attention point

Higher cost than walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if train booked or short connection

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to MArTA

MArTA Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the National Archaeological Museum

Attention point

Higher cost than walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if time is limited or heat is intense

Source : MArTA Museo Archeologico Nazionale: https://museotaranto.cultura.gov.it/ | Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to San Vito beach

San Vito / beach

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a beach near Taranto

Attention point

More expensive than a city bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return or waiting time if short stopover

Source : Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Taranto Tourism: https://www.tarantocapitaledimare.it/ | services taxi locaux

Walk to the old town of Taranto

Città Vecchia / Borgo Antico

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Discover the historic island of Taranto on foot

Attention point

Some streets may seem less touristy or run-down

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; stay on main roads if self-guided tour

Source : Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Port of Taranto: https://port.taranto.it/index.php/en/berths/container-terminal-3

Walk to San Cataldo Cathedral

Cattedrale di San Cataldo

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Major religious monument in the old town

Attention point

Old streets, keep it simple

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good heritage visit to combine with the Borgo Antico

Source : Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Taranto Tourism: https://www.tarantocapitaledimare.it/

Walk to Taranto station

Taranto Railway Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 16 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Railway station close to the port for regional and long-distance trains

Attention point

Less touristy urban walking with luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for Bari, Brindisi, Lecce or Martina Franca if timetables are compatible.

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/

VTC to Piazza Castello

Piazza Castello

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability for a short run

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point near the terminal

Source : Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Castello Aragonese Taranto: https://www.castelloaragonesetaranto.com/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

VTC to Taranto station

Taranto Railway Station

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 7 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct with price displayed in advance

Attention point

Uncompetitive short-haul pricing

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful with luggage or imminent train

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Taranto Cruise Port: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Lido Gandoli

Lido Gandoli

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or local taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to a popular beach south-east of Taranto

Attention point

Return to be organised according to availability

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for beaches with children or limited time

Source : Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Taranto Tourism: https://www.tarantocapitaledimare.it/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Grottaglie

Grottaglie / ceramics district

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct excursion to the city of ceramics

Attention point

Return to be organised; targeted interest

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare and wait before departure

Source : Grottaglie Tourism: https://www.viaggiareinpuglia.it/en/grottaglie | Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | services taxi locaux

City bus to San Vito beach

San Vito / beach

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Variable frequency according to AmAt lines
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical option to a seaside resort near Taranto

Attention point

Times and exact stop to be checked according to season

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check AmAt line and return timetable before departure

Source : AmAt Taranto Bus: https://www.ecosistemataranto.it/en/web/amat-taranto/autobus | Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/

Shuttle excursion to Alberobello

Alberobello / Trulli area

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 80 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised solution for trulli without managing trains

Attention point

Imposed working hours and long journey times

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check excursion and time of return to ship before booking

Source : Alberobello official tourism: https://www.alberobello.com/en/getting-here-and-around/how-to-reach-alberobello | Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Martina Franca

Martina Franca

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to a Baroque town in the Itria Valley

Attention point

High cost for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with waiting time if limited stopover

Source : Martina Franca Tourism: https://www.visitmartinafranca.it/ | Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Brindisi airport

Brindisi Airport / Aeroporto del Salento

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 130,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the nearest international airport on the Salento side

Attention point

High cost; not a tourist visit

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; particularly suitable for pre/post cruises

Source : Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Aeroporti di Puglia - Brindisi: https://brindisi.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Alberobello

Alberobello / Trulli area

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 140,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to the trulli without connection

Attention point

High cost and long journey

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked for a long stopover with safe return

Source : Alberobello official tourism: https://www.alberobello.com/en/getting-here-and-around/how-to-reach-alberobello | Alberobello - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/things-to-do/alberobello | services taxi locaux

VTC to Brindisi airport

Brindisi Airport / Aeroporto del Salento

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 145,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct transfer at a pre-arranged price

Attention point

High cost; service to be reserved

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow plenty of margin for connecting flights

Source : Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Aeroporti di Puglia - Brindisi: https://brindisi.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Bari airport

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct transfer to Bari airport

Attention point

Long journey and high cost

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow plenty of margin depending on traffic and flight conditions

Source : Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | Aeroporti di Puglia - Bari: https://bari.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Alberobello

Alberobello / Trulli area

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct transfer to Alberobello with organised return journey

Attention point

High cost for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with waiting time and return margin

Source : Alberobello official tourism: https://www.alberobello.com/en/getting-here-and-around/how-to-reach-alberobello | Alberobello - Italia.it: https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/things-to-do/alberobello | opérateurs VTC locaux

City bus to Lido Gandoli

Lido Gandoli

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Frequency varies according to season and local routes
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Popular beach south-east of Taranto

Attention point

Return schedules must be secured

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be used only if AmAt timetable is compatible with the stopover

Source : AmAt Taranto Bus: https://www.ecosistemataranto.it/en/web/amat-taranto/autobus | Taranto Tourism: https://www.tarantocapitaledimare.it/

Train to Martina Franca

Martina Franca

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Frequency according to Ferrovie del Sud Est
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the Itria valley without a car

Attention point

Timetables and connections to be checked carefully

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; excursion possible but to be secured by ESF timetables

Source : Ferrovie del Sud Est: https://www.fseonline.it/s/ | Martina Franca Tourism: https://www.visitmartinafranca.it/

Train to Brindisi

Brindisi Centrale Railway Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Frequency according to Trenitalia
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Rail link to Brindisi and its airport via connection

Attention point

Long journey to visit Taranto only

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable if independent excursion

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Porto di Brindisi: https://www.adspmam.it/i-porti/porto-di-brindisi/

Train to Bari Centrale

Bari Centrale

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 80 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Trenitalia
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

You can reach Bari by train from Taranto

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; more suitable for long stopovers or pre/post-cruise transfers

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Bari Centrale: https://www.grandistazioni.it/content/grandiStazioni/it/le-nostre-stazioni/bari-centrale.html

Train to Lecce

Lecce Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 11,00 €
Estimated duration 100 min
Frequency Frequency according to Trenitalia
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Rail access to Baroque Lecce

Attention point

Quite a long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for long stopovers with a safe return.

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Basilica di Santa Croce Lecce: https://basilicasantacrocelecce.it/

Shuttle excursion to Matera

Matera Sassi

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to a major UNESCO site

Attention point

Long journey and imposed timetables

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; only to be considered if officially offered by the airline or reliable service provider.

Source : Matera Tourism: https://www.materawelcome.it/en/ | Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Matera

Matera Sassi

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 180,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct route to a major UNESCO site

Attention point

Very long and expensive for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with a large margin before the ship's departure

Source : Matera Tourism: https://www.materawelcome.it/en/ | Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Matera

Matera Sassi

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 200,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Comfortable for a long trip to Matera

Attention point

Long journey, return journey must be safe

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only with a long stopover and a confirmed return timetable

Source : Matera Tourism: https://www.materawelcome.it/en/ | Taranto Cruise Port Transportation: https://tarantocruiseport.com/transportation/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Train to Alberobello

Alberobello

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 135 min
Frequency Limited frequency with Ferrovie del Sud Est
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Rail option to the Alberobello trulli

Attention point

Long journey and timetable not suited to a short stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; prefer organised excursion or private transfer if time is limited

Source : Ferrovie del Sud Est: https://www.fseonline.it/s/ | Alberobello official tourism: https://www.alberobello.com/en/getting-here-and-around/how-to-reach-alberobello

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.