Day trip from Durrës to Taranto
Taranto lies 209 km (130 mi) south-west of Durrës, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 209 km (130 mi) apart, Taranto is a realistic day trip from Durrës: about 3 h 24 min each way by road.
| Durrës | Taranto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Italy |
| Population | 195,920 | 198,585 |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
What changes when you arrive in Taranto
Crossing from Albania into Italy: money changes from the Lek to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book tours and tickets in Taranto
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Staying in Taranto
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Common questions
How far is Taranto from Durrës?
209 km (130 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Durrës; by road roughly 255 km (158 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durrës to Taranto by road?
About 3 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durrës and Taranto?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Taranto?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.