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.
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.
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Take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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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.
Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the bus to Policoro and then to Giardini-Naxos.
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Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 40m | €64($64) | hourly | 1,190km (739 miles) |
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane | 4h 55m | €61($61) | hourly | 1,100km (684 miles) |
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane | 5hrs | €145($145) | every 2 hours | 1,274km (791 miles) |
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane | 5h 10m | €85($85) | hourly | 1,318km (819 miles) |
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane | 5h 40m | €81($81) | hourly | 1,353km (840 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 35m | €135($135) | once daily | 1,470km (913 miles) |
Train | 17h 20m | €140($140) | twice daily | 1,281km (796 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 20h 25m | €150($150) | 3 times a week | 1,588km (987 miles) |
Bus via Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II | 1 day 1h | €100($100) | once daily | 1,689km (1,049 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 15m | €205($205) | hourly | 1,358km (844 miles) |
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SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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Malpensa Express
The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.