The distance between Taormina and Messina is around 47km (29 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Taormina to Messina by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Messina Centrale.
Take a taxi to Messina.
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There are several options for getting from Taormina to Messina by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Taormina and Messina is around 47km (29 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 45km (28 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Taormina and Messina by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Messina is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Messina, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Taormina and Messina. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Taormina and Messina with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.
Trenitalia run train services between Taormina and Messina. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taormina and Messina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Messina. instead which will take 41min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Messina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Messina. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Taormina and Messina. The distance is around 49km (30 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Messina is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €5 ($5).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 15m | €5($5) | hourly | 47km (29 miles) |
Taxi | 41min | €95($95) | on demand | 49km (30 miles) |
Drive | 41min | €8($8) | on demand | 49km (30 miles) |
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.