The distance between Modica and Taormina is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Modica to Taormina by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Siracusa and then to Taormina-Giardini.
Take the bus to Catania Airport and then to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello.
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There are several options for getting from Modica to Taormina by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Modica and Taormina is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (74 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Modica and Taormina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Modica to Taormina is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Taormina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Modica and Taormina. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Modica to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siracusa. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Trenitalia run train services between Modica and Taormina. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Modica and Taormina. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Airport. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, Interbus and Etna Trasporti run regular bus services between Modica and Taormina. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Modica to Taormina. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport and then to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Modica and Taormina. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Taormina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | €21($21) | 5 times a day | 220km (137 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €22($22) | every 4 hours | 198km (123 miles) |
Bus to Taormina Terminal Bus | 3h 50m | €14($14) | every 4 hours | 181km (113 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €27($27) | on demand | 179km (111 miles) |
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
Interbus
Etna Trasporti
The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.