The distance between Catania and Taormina is around 46km (28 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 44min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Catania to Taormina by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taormina → Catania if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
Take the bus to Taormina Via Luigi Pirandello.
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+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Taormina.
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+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Catania to Taormina by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 44min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Catania and Taormina is around 46km (28 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (26 miles)
It takes around 58min to get from Catania and Taormina by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 44min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Taormina is to take a taxi which takes around 44min and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Taormina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Taormina. It typically takes around 58min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Catania and Taormina with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 58min.
Trenitalia run train services between Catania and Taormina. Trains depart hourly and will take around 58min, 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 Catania and Taormina. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Catania and Taormina with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 15m.
Etna Trasporti run regular bus services between Catania and Taormina. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 58min.
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 Catania and Taormina. The distance is around 57km (35 miles) by road and it will take around 44min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Taormina is to take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around €5 ($5).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 58min | €5($5) | hourly | 46km (28 miles) |
Bus | 1h 15m | every 30 mins | 62km (39 miles) | |
Taxi | 44min | €110($110) | on demand | 57km (35 miles) |
Drive | 44min | €9($9) | on demand | 57km (35 miles) |
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The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.