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 €60 - €180 and takes 8h 48m.

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 41m and costs €65 - €190.

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 Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Nice Airport, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 51m.

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 20h 30m.

How far is it from Nice to Taormina?

The distance between Nice and Taormina is 1017 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 19h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m 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 Airport station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Taormina train from?

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

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 3350+ hotels available in Taormina.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Taormina by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car, or car 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 41m
€68–186
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly, train
cheapest
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 48m
€62–171
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
19h 31m
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport 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
23h 51m
€74–190
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 30m
€125–251
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
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
10h 47m
€62–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Turin Sturabus 515
2. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
34h 18m
€112–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nice to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Taorminacar
13h 55m
€236–350

Nice to Taormina by bus

14Weekly Buses

23h 51mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nice to Taormina.

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Distance: 1,016.9 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Catania, and Catania via Archimede in around 23h 51m.

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