How to travel from Pompei to Taormina, Italy

The distance between Pompei and Taormina is around 459km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pompei to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TaorminaPompei if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Train

Take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Bus

Take the bus to Catania and then to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and Taormina

There are several options for getting from Pompei to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Pompei and Taormina is around 459km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (205 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Pompei and Taormina by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Pompei to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Taormina is to take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Taormina. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pompei to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Pompei and Taormina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pompei and Taormina. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pompei to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno - Concordia and Catania. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

FlixBus and Interbus run regular bus services between Pompei and Taormina. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pompei to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Pompei to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 5hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Taormina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and Taormina

Transport options from Pompei to Taormina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€66($66)
hourly473km (294 miles)
Train to Roma Termini, plane4h 55m
€73($73)
hourly862km (536 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€38($38)
once daily459km (286 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
€51($51)
twice daily642km (399 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
5hrs
€51($51)
4 times a day461km (286 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train9h 25m
€53($53)
twice daily542km (337 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 50m
€80($80)
hourly516km (321 miles)

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Airports near Taormina

The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Taormina
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Taormina
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Taormina