How to travel from Taormina to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Taormina and Ancona is around 766km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Taormina to Ancona by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AnconaTaormina 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 Ancona (AOI).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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3 similiar routes

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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 Roma Termini and then to Ancona.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Ancona.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Catania via Archimede and then to Ancona.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Ancona

There are several options for getting from Taormina to Ancona by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Taormina and Ancona is around 766km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (409 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Taormina and Ancona by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Taormina to Ancona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Ancona is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taormina and Ancona. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taormina to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Taormina and Ancona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 35m, 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 Ancona. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania via Archimede. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Interbus, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Taormina and Ancona. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs 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 Ancona. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Ancona (AOI). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Ancona is Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ancona. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Ancona. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Ancona (AOI). instead which will take 2h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Ancona is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Ancona

Transport options from Taormina to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 55m
€130($130)
every 2 hours766km (476 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane4h 50m
€130($130)
hourly1,110km (690 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 30m
€135($135)
hourly1,131km (703 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane6h 55m
€69($69)
5 times a day902km (560 miles)
Train and Ferry
10h 40m
€84($84)
5 times a day971km (604 miles)
Train
13h 35m
€72($72)
once daily975km (606 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16hrs
€63($63)
once daily1,106km (687 miles)
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking16h 10m
€90($90)
6 times a week1,123km (698 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 45m
€170($170)
hourly938km (583 miles)

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Airports near Ancona

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

AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ancona
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Ancona
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Ancona