How to travel from Sperlonga to Taormina, Italy
The distance between Sperlonga and Taormina is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sperlonga 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 → Sperlonga if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€42($42)
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Salerno and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€56($56)
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€120($120)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sperlonga and Taormina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sperlonga to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).
The distance between Sperlonga and Taormina is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (255 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Sperlonga and Taormina by train.
The quickest way to get from Sperlonga to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Sperlonga and Taormina is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sperlonga and Taormina. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sperlonga to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sperlonga and Formia Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
Trenitalia run train services between Sperlonga and Taormina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Sperlonga and Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sperlonga to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Sperlonga to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 9h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sperlonga to Taormina is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sperlonga and Taormina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 15m | €83($83) | hourly | 555km (345 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, plane | 4h 55m | €56($56) | every 4 hours | 750km (466 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 874km (543 miles) |
Train | 9h 15m | €42($42) | once daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 45m | €56($56) | every 4 hours | 595km (370 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 10h 25m | €42($42) | every 20 mins | 668km (415 miles) |
| Train to Aversa, Bus | 10h 55m | €20($20) | twice daily | 683km (424 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 20m | €120($120) | hourly | 639km (397 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sperlonga and Taormina
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Train operators
Bus companies
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