How to travel from Taormina to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Taormina and Marsala is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taormina to Marsala by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania Airport then Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Train

Take the train to Messina Centrale then Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Marsala.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Taormina to Marsala by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Taormina and Marsala is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Taormina and Marsala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taormina to Marsala is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Marsala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taormina and Marsala. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taormina to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Messina Centrale, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Trenitalia run train services between Taormina and Marsala. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Marsala. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Airport and Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Interbus, Sais Regional and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Taormina and Marsala. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 6h 10m 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 Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and then to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Taormina and Marsala. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Marsala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Marsala

Transport options from Taormina to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 10m
€37($37)
every 2 hours430km (267 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€41($41)
twice daily428km (266 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€58($58)
on demand383km (238 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala