Day trip from Bari to Taranto
Taranto lies 80 km (49 mi) south-east of Bari, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 80 km (49 mi) apart, Taranto is a realistic day trip from Bari: about 1 h 18 min each way by road.
| Bari | Taranto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 316,491 | 198,585 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Postal codes | 70100–70132 | 74100–74123 |
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Staying in Taranto
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Common questions
How far is Taranto from Bari?
80 km (49 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bari; by road roughly 97 km (60 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bari to Taranto by road?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bari and Taranto?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.