How to travel from Taormina to Alessandria, Italy

The distance between Taormina and Alessandria is around 1,064km (661 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

13 routes found

We've found 13 different ways to get from Taormina to Alessandria by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlessandriaTaormina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Alessandria.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Torino Porta Nuova and then to Alessandria.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Alessandria.

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania via Archimede then Parma and then to Alessandria Train Station.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Alessandria

There are several options for getting from Taormina to Alessandria by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Taormina and Alessandria is around 1,064km (661 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 962km (598 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Taormina and Alessandria by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Taormina to Alessandria is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Alessandria is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taormina and Alessandria. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taormina to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night and Trenitalia run train services between Taormina and Alessandria. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taormina and Alessandria. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania via Archimede and Parma. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 20h 45m.

Interbus, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Taormina and Alessandria. Buses run once a week and take around 20h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Alessandria. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Alessandria. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Alessandria is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Alessandria. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Taormina to Alessandria. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Alessandria. instead which will take 4h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Alessandria is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Alessandria

Transport options from Taormina to Alessandria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 7 similar
4h 30m
€125($125)
hourly1,064km (661 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane4h 30m
€140($140)
every 4 hours1,170km (727 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane4h 60m
€120($120)
hourly1,222km (759 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 15m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,203km (748 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 25m
€87($87)
every 4 hours1,256km (780 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 35m
€105($105)
once daily1,083km (673 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 50m
€140($140)
every 4 hours1,263km (785 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
€125($125)
every 4 hours1,221km (759 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
13h 25m
€125($125)
twice daily1,505km (935 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus18h 35m
€90($90)
3 times a week1,378km (856 miles)
Train
17h 55m
€115($115)
once daily1,251km (777 miles)
Bus
20h 45m
€105($105)
once a week1,639km (1,018 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 55m
€240($240)
hourly1,323km (822 miles)

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Airports near Alessandria

The following major airports near Alessandria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Alessandria
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Alessandria
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Alessandria