The distance between Florence and Taormina is around 839km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Florence to Taormina by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taormina → Florence if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
Take the bus to Catania and then to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello.
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Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.
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There are several options for getting from Florence to Taormina by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Florence and Taormina is around 839km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 740km (460 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Florence and Taormina by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Taormina is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Taormina is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Florence and Taormina. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Florence and Taormina with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 12h 55m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Florence and Taormina. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 12h 55m, 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 Florence and Taormina. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Florence to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.
FlixBus and Interbus run regular bus services between Florence and Taormina. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Florence to Taormina. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Florence to Taormina. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) 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 Florence to Taormina is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3hrs | €145($145) | hourly | 839km (522 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | €100($100) | hourly | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane | 4h 45m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €55($55) | every 3 hours | 934km (580 miles) |
Train | 12h 55m | €110($110) | 5 times a week | 949km (590 miles) |
Bus | 17h 35m | €74($74) | twice daily | 1,189km (739 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8hrs | €95($95) | twice daily | 955km (593 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 13h 30m | €81($81) | twice a week | 1,072km (666 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10hrs | €155($155) | hourly | 997km (620 miles) |
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The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.