How to travel from Taormina to Milan, Italy
The distance between Taormina and Milan is around 1,072km (666 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Taormina to Milan 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 Milan → Taormina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Linate (LIN).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Milano Centrale.
- Duration19h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Bus
Take the bus to Catania via Archimede and then to Milan.
- Duration21hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Milano Centrale.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€120($120)
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Milan.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Milan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taormina to Milan by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Taormina and Milan is around 1,072km (666 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 986km (612 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Taormina and Milan by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Milan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Milan is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Taormina and Milan. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Taormina and Milan with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 19h 45m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Taormina and Milan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 45m, 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 Milan. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania via Archimede and Milan. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 21hrs.
Interbus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Taormina and Milan. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 21hrs 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 Milan. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Linate (LIN). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Milan. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Linate (LIN). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Milan is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Milan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | €115($115) | hourly | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, Fly | 3h 45m | €65($65) | hourly | 1,153km (716 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, Fly | 3h 50m | €60($60) | hourly | 1,119km (695 miles) |
Train | 19h 45m | €140($140) | once daily | 1,316km (818 miles) |
Bus | 21hrs | €89($89) | 4 times a day | 1,464km (910 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 50m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 1,256km (781 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 19hrs | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,419km (882 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 35m | €195($195) | hourly | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Milan
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Interbus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Airports near Milan
The following major airports near Milan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Milan
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Milan
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Milan