The distance between Agrigento and Taormina is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Agrigento to Taormina by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taormina → Agrigento if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Giardini Naxos Bus Station.
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Take the train to Roccapalumba-Alia then Catania Centrale and then to Taormina-Giardini.
There are several options for getting from Agrigento to Taormina by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).
The distance between Agrigento and Taormina is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Agrigento and Taormina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Agrigento to Taormina is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Agrigento and Taormina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Agrigento and Taormina. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Agrigento to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roccapalumba-Alia and Catania Centrale. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.
Trenitalia run train services between Agrigento and Taormina. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agrigento and Taormina. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Agrigento to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Giardini Naxos Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Itabus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Onebus and Interbus run regular bus services between Agrigento and Taormina. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agrigento to Taormina. We recommend that you take the bus to Giardini Naxos Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Taormina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Taormina. Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Agrigento and Taormina. The distance is around 213km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agrigento to Taormina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €10($10) | twice daily | 223km (139 miles) |
Bus via Catania, Via D'Amico | 4hrs | €22($22) | 5 times a day | 228km (141 miles) |
Train | 4h 5m | €24($24) | every 20 mins | 284km (177 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €39($39) | on demand | 213km (132 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Onebus
The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.