How to travel from Barletta to Taormina, Italy
The distance between Barletta and Taormina is around 540km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Barletta to Taormina by taxi, plane, train, 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 Taormina → Barletta if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Train
Take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Messina then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€39($39)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Messina then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€34($34)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barletta and Taormina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barletta to Taormina by taxi, plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Barletta and Taormina is around 540km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (246 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Barletta and Taormina by taxi, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Barletta to Taormina is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Barletta and Taormina is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barletta and Taormina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barletta and Taormina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barletta to Taormina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Barletta to Taormina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barletta to Taormina is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Barletta and Taormina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Train | 3hrs | €165($165) | hourly | 547km (340 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 9h 30m | €39($39) | once daily | 597km (371 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 15m | €34($34) | twice daily | 635km (394 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 15m | €100($100) | hourly | 540km (336 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barletta and Taormina
Ferry operators
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Blu Jet
Bus companies
Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Taormina
The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Taormina
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Taormina
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 144km (90 miles) from Taormina