How to travel from Asti to Taormina, Italy

The distance between Asti and Taormina is around 1,100km (684 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Asti to Taormina by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TaorminaAsti if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Torino Porta Nuova and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Taormina-Giardini.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Policoro and then to Giardini-Naxos.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asti and Taormina

There are several options for getting from Asti to Taormina by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Asti and Taormina is around 1,100km (684 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 981km (609 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Asti and Taormina by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Asti to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Asti and Taormina is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asti and Taormina. It typically takes around 17h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asti to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 20m.

Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Asti and Taormina. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 17h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asti and Taormina. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Asti to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Policoro, Policoro and Giardini-Naxos. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 25m.

Auto Linee Moretti, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Itabus, FlixBus, SAIS Autolinee and Interbus run regular bus services between Asti and Taormina. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 20h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asti to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Asti to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asti to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asti and Taormina

Transport options from Asti to Taormina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
€64($64)
hourly1,190km (739 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane4h 55m
€61($61)
hourly1,100km (684 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane5hrs
€145($145)
every 2 hours1,274km (791 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane5h 10m
€85($85)
hourly1,318km (819 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane5h 40m
€81($81)
hourly1,353km (840 miles)
Train and Ferry
12h 35m
€135($135)
once daily1,470km (913 miles)
Train
17h 20m
€140($140)
twice daily1,281km (796 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 25m
€150($150)
3 times a week1,588km (987 miles)
Bus via Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II1 day 1h
€100($100)
once daily1,689km (1,049 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 15m
€205($205)
hourly1,358km (844 miles)

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Airports near Taormina

The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Taormina
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Taormina
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Taormina