How to travel from Taormina to Bari, Italy
The distance between Taormina and Bari is around 489km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Taormina to Bari 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 Bari → Taormina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€51($51)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Messina Centrale, ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola, Sibari then Taranto and then to Bari Centrale.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€60($60)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take the bus to Bari.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€40($40)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Bari.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€76($76)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Bari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taormina to Bari by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).
The distance between Taormina and Bari is around 489km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Taormina and Bari by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Bari is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taormina and Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Bari is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bari. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Bari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €51($51) | hourly | 497km (309 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 4h 45m | €175($175) | every 3 hours | 1,200km (746 miles) |
Train to Messina Centrale, ferry + 1 similar | 7h 5m | €60($60) | once daily | 529km (329 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 9h 15m | €45($45) | once daily | 527km (327 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 30m | €40($40) | once daily | 569km (353 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 50m | €76($76) | hourly | 489km (304 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Bari
Train operators
Ferry operators
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Blue Jet
Bus companies
Airports near Bari
The following major airports near Bari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Bari
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Bari
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Bari