How to travel from Porto Torres to Taormina, Italy
The distance between Porto Torres and Taormina is around 809km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Porto Torres to Taormina by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taormina → Porto Torres if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Alghero (AHO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Genova then take the train to Roma Tiburtina then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration21h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Rosarno and then to Giardini-Naxos.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Porto Torres and Taormina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Porto Torres to Taormina by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Porto Torres and Taormina is around 809km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 678km (421 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Porto Torres and Taormina by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Porto Torres to Taormina is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Porto Torres and Taormina is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Porto Torres and Taormina. We recommend that you fly from Alghero (AHO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Porto Torres and Taormina. We recommend that you fly from Alghero (AHO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Porto Torres to Taormina. We recommend that you fly from Alghero (AHO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 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 Porto Torres to Taormina. We recommend that you fly from Alghero (AHO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Porto Torres to Taormina is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Porto Torres and Taormina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 10m | €105($105) | twice daily | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €105($105) | once a week | 809km (503 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Train | 5h 10m | €215($215) | once daily | 972km (604 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 21h 20m | €140($140) | once daily | 1,596km (991 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 1 day 3h | €105($105) | once a week | 1,241km (771 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 2h | €145($145) | once a week | 1,117km (694 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 7h | €180($180) | once a week | 2,305km (1,432 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Porto Torres and Taormina
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grimaldi Lines
Corsica Ferries
Train operators
Bus companies
Sun Lines S.R.L.
Lirosi Linee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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