The distance between Ostuni and Taormina is around 474km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ostuni to Taormina by bus, train, ferry, 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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Take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the train to Taranto then take the bus to Lamezia Terme Station then 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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Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the train to Caserta then Messina Centrale and then to Taormina-Giardini.
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 Ostuni to Taormina by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).
The distance between Ostuni and Taormina is around 474km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 376km (233 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Ostuni and Taormina by bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Ostuni to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Ostuni and Taormina is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostuni and Taormina. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ostuni to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ostuni, Caserta and Messina Centrale. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
Trenitalia run train services between Ostuni and Taormina. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 11h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ostuni and Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostuni to Taormina. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Ostuni to Taormina. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostuni to Taormina is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €71($71) | hourly | 577km (359 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 20m | €160($160) | hourly | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Train to Caserta, plane | 6h 30m | €110($110) | once daily | 829km (515 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 5m | €45($45) | 3 times a week | 550km (342 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 9h 25m | €49($49) | once daily | 546km (339 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 45m | €48($48) | every 20 mins | 588km (366 miles) |
Train | 11h 20m | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 875km (544 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 60m | €74($74) | hourly | 474km (295 miles) |
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