How to travel from Taormina to Benevento, Italy
The distance between Taormina and Benevento is around 532km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Taormina to Benevento 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 Benevento → Taormina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Benevento.
- Duration4h 60m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Benevento Terminal Bus.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€37($37)
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno then Caserta and then to Benevento.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€57($57)
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Benevento.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Benevento
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taormina to Benevento by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).
The distance between Taormina and Benevento is around 532km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Taormina and Benevento by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Benevento is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Benevento is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Benevento. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Benevento - Terminal Bus. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taormina and Benevento. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Benevento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.
Itabus run regular bus services between Taormina and Benevento. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 35m 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 Benevento. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Benevento - Terminal Bus. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Benevento is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Benevento. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Benevento. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno then Caserta and then to Benevento. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Benevento is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €57 ($57).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Benevento
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 60m | €72($72) | every 4 hours | 880km (547 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | €75($75) | every 2 hours | 532km (330 miles) |
Bus | 11h 35m | €37($37) | 6 times a week | 759km (471 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7hrs | €57($57) | every 4 hours | 554km (344 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 8h 50m | €42($42) | once daily | 581km (361 miles) |
| Train to Messina Centrale, bus | 9h 60m | €39($39) | every 20 mins | 654km (407 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 20m | €100($100) | hourly | 546km (339 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Benevento
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Bus companies
Air Campania S.r.l.
Train operators
Airports near Benevento
The following major airports near Benevento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Benevento
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Benevento
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 197km (123 miles) from Benevento