How to travel from Catanzaro to Taormina, Italy

The distance between Catanzaro and Taormina is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Catanzaro to Taormina by 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 TaorminaCatanzaro if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rosarno and then to Giardini-Naxos.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and Taormina

There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Taormina by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Catanzaro and Taormina is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (102 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Catanzaro and Taormina by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Taormina is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Taormina is to take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and Taormina. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Catanzaro and Taormina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catanzaro and Taormina. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rosarno and Giardini-Naxos. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Autolinee Federico and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Taormina. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catanzaro to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Catanzaro to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Taormina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Catanzaro to Taormina

Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and Taormina

Transport options from Catanzaro to Taormina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€17($17)
once daily196km (122 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€29($29)
twice daily304km (189 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
3h 15m
€24($24)
every 4 hours197km (122 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train5hrs
€20($20)
4 times a day270km (168 miles)
Car and Ferry
2h 30m
€39($39)
hourly206km (128 miles)

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Airports near Taormina

The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Taormina
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Taormina
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Taormina