The distance between Praiano and Taormina is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Praiano 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.
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Fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the bus to Giardini Naxos Bus Station.
Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train 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 Praiano to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Praiano and Taormina is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Praiano and Taormina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Praiano to Taormina is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Praiano and Taormina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Praiano and Taormina. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Praiano and Taormina. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Praiano to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amalfi, Salerno and Giardini Naxos Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
Itabus run regular bus services between Praiano and Taormina. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Praiano to Taormina. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Praiano 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 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Praiano to Taormina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 25m | €130($130) | every 3 hours | 511km (318 miles) |
Bus | 9h 15m | €13($13) | twice daily | 557km (346 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 40m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 471km (293 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6hrs | €95($95) | hourly | 522km (324 miles) |
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