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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Taormina is to train and fly which costs €70 - €190 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Taormina is to drive and fly and train which takes 6h 59m and costs €100 - €270.

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, Genova P.Za Principe and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

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 which takes 19h 40m and costs €130 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Nice to Taormina?

The best way to get from Nice to Taormina is to train which takes 19h 40m and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 22h 16m.

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 Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Nice to Taormina?

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Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 3155+ hotels available in Taormina.

Nice to Taormina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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 16m.

There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Taormina by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, or ferry

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)plane NCE - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
7h 36m
€71–217
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain
2. Take the train from Savona to Torino Lingottotrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRN - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
11h 2m
€65–221
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
19h 40m
€139–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Florencebus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cataniabus
3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
22h 16m
€72–188
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Taormina-Giardininighttrain Ini
20h 32m
€129–268
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Nice to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
6h 59m
€101–264
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Sestri Ponen.train
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GOA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
8h 43m
€72–187
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
22h 41m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Nice to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Taorminacar
13h 50m
€221–321

Nice to Taormina by train (Trenitalia)

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19h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,019.4 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Taormina-Giardini via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Roma Termini in around 19h 40m. Alternatively, 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 16m.

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