it was a pleasure talking to you vs it was a pleasure speaking with you

Both of these phrases are correct. The phrase "speaking with" implies more of a mutual conversation than "talking to," which denotes more of a sense of agency on the part of the speaker.

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This phrase is correct.

"it was a pleasure talking to you"

You might use this phrase when sending someone a message after meeting him for the first time.

Some examples from our editors:

It was a pleasure talking to you. Thank you for agreeing to take a look at my resume.
Although our conversation was brief, it was a pleasure talking to you.

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And it was a pleasure talking our hearts out to each other.
It's a pleasure talking you both.
It's a pleasure talking footie with you.
It's a pleasure talking with you, lad.
Pleasure talking to you, too.
It was a pleasure working with Detroit homicide.
It was a pleasure to meet you finally, Chloe.
It was a pleasure, Billy.
It was a pleasure to meet you, hannah.
- It was a pleasure, Vicar.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
It was a pleasure, madam.
Sylvia, it was a pleasure.
Anyway, it was a pleasure meeting you.
It was a pleasure seeing you with your son today.
It was a pleasure meeting you, Rick.
Don, it was a pleasure.
- It was a pleasure meeting you,...
It was a pleasure having J.J. on my stage.
It was a pleasure, sir.

Some alternatives from our editors:

it was a pleasure speaking with you
it was nice to talk to you

This phrase is correct.

"it was a pleasure speaking with you"

This is a pleasant, professional-sounding phrase that you can use when referencing a previous conversation.

Some examples from our editors:

It was a pleasure speaking with you; I look forward to our upcoming conference.
It was a pleasure speaking with you. Please let me know if you need any more information from me.

Some alternatives from our editors:

It was a pleasure talking with you
It was nice to talk to you
It was nice to speak with you

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it was a pleasure talking to you vs it was a pleasure speaking with you

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