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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Taormina is to bus which costs €50 - €220 and takes 22h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Taormina is to fly and train which takes 7h 39m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Taormina?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.

How far is it from Nice to Taormina?

The distance between Nice and Taormina is 1019 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Taormina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Nice to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Taormina bus from?

Nice to Taormina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Taormina train from?

Nice to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Ventimiglia station.

Where does the Nice to Taormina bus arrive?

Nice to Taormina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.

Where does the Nice to Taormina train arrive?

Nice to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 2850+ hotels available in Taormina.

Nice to Taormina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Nice and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Taormina by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car ferry, or car

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

Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)NCE - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
7h 39m
€79–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Florence
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Catania
3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello
22h 21m
€54–220
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeRe
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.GiovanniFr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-GiardiniRe
18h 28m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe3019 / ...
2. Take the night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Taormina-GiardiniIni
21h 6m
€104–161
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Sestri Ponen.
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)GOA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
8h 51m
€79–203
Train to Pisa International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centrale
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)PSA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
10h 54m
€97–260
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to SavonaRe
2. Take the bus from Savona to Villa S. Giovanni
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-GiardiniRe
23h 21m
€99–163
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Nice to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Taormina
14h 26m
€213–309

Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

26Weekly Planes

3h 56mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nice to Taormina.

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Distance: 1,019.4 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Taormina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Nice to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Catania, and Catania via Archimede in around 22h 21m.

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