The distance between Marsala and Taormina is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Marsala to Taormina by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then Catania Central Bus Station and then to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello.
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Take the train to Piraineto then Messina Centrale and then to Taormina-Giardini.
There are several options for getting from Marsala to Taormina by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).
The distance between Marsala and Taormina is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Marsala and Taormina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marsala to Taormina is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Taormina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marsala and Taormina. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marsala to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piraineto, Palermo Centrale and Messina Centrale. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Trenitalia run train services between Marsala and Taormina. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Marsala and Taormina. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marsala to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus and Catania Central Bus Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Sais Regional, FlixBus, Interbus, Salvatore Lumia and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Marsala and Taormina. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marsala to Taormina. We recommend that you fly from Trapani (TPS) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Marsala and Taormina. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Taormina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 50m | €135($135) | hourly | 1,662km (1,032 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €37($37) | every 3 hours | 428km (266 miles) |
Bus via Agrigento | 6h 55m | €38($38) | every 20 mins | 381km (237 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | €41($41) | 4 times a day | 428km (266 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €58($58) | on demand | 385km (239 miles) |
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Sais Regional
Interbus
Salvatore Lumia
Alba Star
Tayaran Jet
The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.