The distance between Caltanissetta and Taormina is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Caltanissetta to Taormina by train, 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 → Caltanissetta if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico and then to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello.
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Take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
There are several options for getting from Caltanissetta to Taormina by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Caltanissetta and Taormina is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Caltanissetta and Taormina by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caltanissetta to Taormina is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Caltanissetta and Taormina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caltanissetta and Taormina. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Caltanissetta and Taormina with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 3hrs.
Trenitalia run train services between Caltanissetta and Taormina. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3hrs, 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 Caltanissetta and Taormina. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caltanissetta to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Via D'Amico. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Interbus and Itabus run regular bus services between Caltanissetta and Taormina. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caltanissetta to Taormina. We recommend that you 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caltanissetta and Taormina. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caltanissetta to Taormina is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €17($17) | 5 times a day | 169km (105 miles) |
Bus to Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 2h 55m | €10($10) | twice daily | 172km (107 miles) |
Train | 3hrs | €13($13) | 5 times a week | 167km (104 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €30($30) | on demand | 161km (100 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Interbus
The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.