The distance between Alberobello and Taormina is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Alberobello to Taormina by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taormina → Alberobello if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Station then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Taranto and then to Giardini-Naxos.
Multiple bus operators
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Alberobello to Taormina by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Alberobello and Taormina is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Alberobello and Taormina by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Alberobello to Taormina is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Alberobello and Taormina is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Alberobello and Taormina. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alberobello and Taormina. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alberobello to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taranto and Giardini-Naxos. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Alberobello and Taormina. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alberobello to Taormina. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Alberobello to Taormina. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto then take a ferry to Messina then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alberobello to Taormina is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €55($55) | twice daily | 554km (344 miles) |
Bus to Naples, plane and train | 6h 55m | €85($85) | once daily | 766km (476 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 10m | €42($42) | 3 times a week | 491km (305 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 8h 10m | €49($49) | once daily | 495km (308 miles) |
Bus to Taranto, train and ferry | 10h 5m | €62($62) | twice daily | 607km (377 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | €60($60) | twice daily | 565km (351 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 45m | €72($72) | hourly | 461km (287 miles) |
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Autolinee Federico
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.