How to travel from San Gimignano to Taormina, Italy
The distance between San Gimignano and Taormina is around 914km (568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from San Gimignano 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 Taormina → San Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Catania and then to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€75($75)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Taormina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between San Gimignano and Taormina is around 914km (568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 719km (447 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from San Gimignano and Taormina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Taormina is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Taormina. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena-Via Tozzi and Catania. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.
FlixBus and Interbus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Taormina. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 San Gimignano to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Taormina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Taormina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane + 2 similar | 4h 25m | €69($69) | hourly | 952km (591 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €155($155) | hourly | 914km (568 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 5h 10m | €110($110) | hourly | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 35m | €105($105) | twice daily | 1,034km (642 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 14h 45m | €90($90) | twice a week | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Bus | 17h 40m | €75($75) | twice daily | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 10m | €150($150) | hourly | 989km (614 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between San Gimignano and Taormina
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Train operators
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Interbus
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