How to travel from Positano to Taormina, Italy

The distance between Positano and Taormina is around 477km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Positano 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 TaorminaPositano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Train

Take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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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.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Taormina

There are several options for getting from Positano to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Positano and Taormina is around 477km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (197 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Positano and Taormina by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Positano to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Taormina is to take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Positano and Taormina. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Positano to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amalfi and Salerno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Positano and Taormina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Positano and Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Positano 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 5h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Taormina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Positano to Taormina

Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Taormina

Transport options from Positano to Taormina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
€73($73)
every 4 hours497km (309 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€39($39)
once daily478km (297 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 30m
€120($120)
4 times a day477km (297 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train10h 25m
€50($50)
twice daily552km (343 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 10m
€82($82)
hourly528km (328 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