What is the cheapest way to get from Calabria to Taormina?

The cheapest way to get from Calabria to Taormina is to bus which costs €6 - €10 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calabria to Taormina?

The fastest way to get from Calabria to Taormina is to car ferry and taxi which takes 1h 4m and costs €70 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Calabria and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Calabria to Taormina station. However, there are services departing from Reggio Calabria and arriving at Giardini Naxos Station via Villa San Giovanni and Giardini-Naxos - St John Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Calabria to Taormina?

The distance between Calabria and Taormina is 61 km.

How do I travel from Calabria to Taormina without a car?

The best way to get from Calabria to Taormina without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 32m and costs €8 - €13.

How long does it take to get from Calabria to Taormina?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Calabria to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calabria to Taormina bus from?

Calabria to Taormina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Villa San Giovanni station.

Where does the Calabria to Taormina bus arrive?

Calabria to Taormina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Giardini-Naxos station.

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 3012+ hotels available in Taormina.

Calabria to Taormina - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Calabria to Taormina by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re / ...
2h 32m
€8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Giardini-Naxosbus
3h 48m
€7–10
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Tresmestiericarferry
2. Take the taxi from Tresmestieri to Taorminataxi
1h 4m
€73–93
Ferry, train via Reggio di Calabria
1. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re / ...
2h 37m
€9–13

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calabria to Taormina.

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Distance: 61 km
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Calabria, Italy and Taormina, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Villa San Giovanni to Giardini-Naxos twice daily. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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