The distance between Sorrento and Taormina is around 490km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sorrento 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 → Sorrento if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then Messina Centrale and then to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then Catania and then to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello.
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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 Sorrento to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).
The distance between Sorrento and Taormina is around 490km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (198 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Sorrento and Taormina by train.
The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Taormina is to take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Taormina. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and Trenitalia run train services between Sorrento and Taormina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sorrento and Taormina. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and Catania. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., FlixBus and Interbus run regular bus services between Sorrento and Taormina. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento 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 3h 40m.
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 Sorrento to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Taormina is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €72($72) | hourly | 490km (304 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 5h 25m | €79($79) | hourly | 879km (546 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 55m | €52($52) | every 4 hours | 528km (328 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 10h 50m | €60($60) | twice daily | 617km (384 miles) |
Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi + 1 similar | 8hrs | €49($49) | twice daily | 526km (327 miles) |
Train | 8h 25m | €49($49) | once daily | 526km (327 miles) |
Bus | 11h 45m | €50($50) | every 20 mins | 714km (444 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 20m | €83($83) | hourly | 535km (332 miles) |
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The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.