There are 6 ways to get from Punta Raisi to Taormina by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA45 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
5h 57m€19–41Train via Messina (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Palermo Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
6h€32–61Drive 252.9 km
- Drive from Punta Raisi to Taorminacar 252.9 km
3h 51m€41–59Fly, train
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PMO - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
4h 7m€69–210Bus via Catania
- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Piazza Martiri della Libertàbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
6h 14m€20–34Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Palermo Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
6h 15m€36–55
Punta Raisi to Taormina by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punta Raisi to Taormina is to bus via Catania which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Punta Raisi to Taormina is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Punta Raisi to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Palermo Airport Bus Stop and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Punta Raisi to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Palermo Aeroporto and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Palermo Centrale and Messina Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Punta Raisi and Taormina is 300 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
The best way to get from Punta Raisi to Taormina without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs €18 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Punta Raisi to Taormina, including transfers.
Punta Raisi to Taormina bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.
Punta Raisi to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Aeroporto station.
The best way to get from Punta Raisi to Taormina is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs €18 - €45. Alternatively, you can train via Messina, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Punta Raisi, Italy and Taormina, Italy?
You can take a bus from Palermo Airport Bus Stop to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and Catania via Archimede in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Aeroporto to Taormina-Giardini via Palermo Centrale and Messina Centrale in around 6h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–220
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Aeroporto to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Aeroporto to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Piazza Martiri della Libertà
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
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Booking & Getting There
Punta Raisi to Taormina bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Central Bus Station.
Punta Raisi to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punta Raisi to Taormina is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Punta Raisi to Taormina.
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