How to travel from Taormina to Capri, Italy
The distance between Taormina and Capri is around 482km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Taormina to Capri 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 Capri → Taormina if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€95($95)
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 Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Termini Imerese then take a ferry to Naples and then to Capri.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Capri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taormina to Capri by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Taormina and Capri is around 482km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Taormina and Capri by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Capri is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Capri is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Capri. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taormina and Capri. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Capri. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Capri is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Capri. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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 Capri. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 8h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Capri is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Capri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 5m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 482km (299 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane and ferry | 5hrs | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 874km (543 miles) |
Train to Messina Centrale, ferry + 2 similar | 7h 50m | €66($66) | every 4 hours | 543km (338 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 8h 20m | €57($57) | once daily | 521km (324 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 25m | €54($54) | every 20 mins | 595km (369 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 20m | €77($77) | every 20 mins | 606km (377 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 20m | €120($120) | once a week | 586km (364 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Capri
Ferry operators
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Blu Jet
Grandi Navi Veloci
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Capri
The following major airports near Capri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Capri
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Capri
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Distance
- 216km (134 miles) from Capri