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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Taormina is to bus via Taranto Via per San Giorgio which costs €19 - €27 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taranto to Taormina is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 19m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Taranto to Taormina station. However, there are services departing from Taranto via Porto Mercantile and arriving at Giardini Naxos Station via Giardini-Naxos - St John Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Taranto and Taormina?

No, there is no direct train from Taranto to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Taranto and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Taranto to Taormina?

The distance between Taranto and Taormina is 412 km.

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

The best way to get from Taranto to Taormina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Taranto to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Taormina bus from?

Taranto to Taormina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Taranto via Porto Mercantile station.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Taormina train from?

Taranto to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Taranto station.

Train or bus from Taranto to Taormina?

The best way to get from Taranto to Taormina is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Taranto to Taormina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Taranto to Taormina train arrive?

Taranto to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

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

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Taranto to Taormina - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Taranto to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
7h 1m
Bus via Taranto Via per San Giorgio
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taranto Via per San Giorgio to Giardini Naxos Bus Stationbus Itabus
8h 26m
€19–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Giardini-Naxosbus
7h 18m
€31–41
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Taranto to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Taorminacar
5h 19m
€66–96
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus
2. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
7h 20m
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
7h 21m
€34–44
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Taranto to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
8h 53m
€36–118
Train to Naples Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
8h 24m
€52–228
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
8h 49m
€78–246

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 412.1 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Giardini-Naxos twice daily. Tickets cost €30–40 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taranto to Taormina-Giardini via Lamezia Terme C. in around 7h 21m.

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