How to travel from Polignano a Mare to Taormina, Italy
The distance between Polignano a Mare and Taormina is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Polignano a Mare to Taormina by taxi, 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 → Polignano a Mare if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Train
Take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Taranto Bus Station and then to Giardini-Naxos.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple bus operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Messina then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€42($42)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.
- Duration6hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€88($88)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Polignano a Mare and Taormina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Polignano a Mare to Taormina by taxi, plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Polignano a Mare and Taormina is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Polignano a Mare and Taormina by taxi, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Taormina is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Polignano a Mare and Taormina is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Taormina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Polignano a Mare and Taormina. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Polignano a Mare to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monopoli, Monopoli, Taranto Bus Station and Giardini-Naxos. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Marino Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Itabus run regular bus services between Polignano a Mare and Taormina. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Polignano a Mare to Taormina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Polignano a Mare to Taormina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) 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 Polignano a Mare to Taormina is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Polignano a Mare and Taormina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Train | 3hrs | €140($140) | hourly | 538km (334 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €63($63) | twice daily | 584km (363 miles) |
| Bus to Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 9h 30m | €40($40) | once daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 55m | €42($42) | once daily | 563km (350 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 7h 20m | €24($24) | twice a week | 523km (325 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6hrs | €88($88) | hourly | 478km (297 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Polignano a Mare and Taormina
Bus companies
Onebus
Marino Autolinee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Taormina
The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Taormina
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Taormina
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 144km (90 miles) from Taormina