How to travel from Benevento to Taormina, Italy
The distance between Benevento and Taormina is around 534km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Benevento to Taormina by bus, train, ferry, 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 → Benevento if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Giardini Naxos Bus Station.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€37($37)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Naples Metropark Bus Terminal then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€42($42)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Benevento and Taormina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Benevento to Taormina by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 11h 40m. 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).
The distance between Benevento and Taormina is around 534km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Benevento and Taormina by bus, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Benevento to Taormina is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Benevento and Taormina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Benevento and Taormina. We recommend that you take the bus to Capodichino then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Benevento and Taormina. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Benevento to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Giardini Naxos Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.
Itabus run regular bus services between Benevento and Taormina. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Benevento to Taormina. We recommend that you take the bus to Capodichino then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Benevento to Taormina. We recommend that you take the bus to Cancello then take the train to Salerno and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Benevento to Taormina is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween Benevento and Taormina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €72($72) | every 4 hours | 882km (548 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €75($75) | every 2 hours | 537km (333 miles) |
Bus | 11h 40m | €37($37) | once daily | 763km (474 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 8h 40m | €42($42) | once daily | 584km (363 miles) |
| Bus to Naples Metropark Bus Terminal, train | 10h 10m | €39($39) | every 20 mins | 659km (409 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 6h 40m | €51($51) | every 4 hours | 534km (332 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 25m | €100($100) | hourly | 551km (342 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Benevento and Taormina
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Bus companies
Air Campania S.r.l.
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