How to travel from Taormina to Monopoli, Italy

The distance between Taormina and Monopoli is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Taormina to Monopoli by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MonopoliTaormina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Monopoli.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Sibari, Taranto then Bari Centrale and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Monopoli.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Monopoli

There are several options for getting from Taormina to Monopoli by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Taormina and Monopoli is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Taormina and Monopoli by bus.

The quickest way to get from Taormina to Monopoli is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Monopoli is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Monopoli. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Monopoli. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taormina and Monopoli. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Giardini-Naxos - St John Church and Taranto via Porto Mercantile. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run regular bus services between Taormina and Monopoli. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 55m 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 Monopoli. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Monopoli. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Monopoli is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Monopoli. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Monopoli. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Monopoli. instead which will take 7h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Monopoli is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Monopoli

Transport options from Taormina to Monopoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
€55($55)
hourly538km (334 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane4h 30m
€165($165)
hourly1,160km (721 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 55m
€100($100)
twice daily789km (490 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€45($45)
every 20 mins573km (356 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
8h 35m
€58($58)
once a week584km (363 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus9h 40m
€45($45)
once daily507km (315 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 55m
€75($75)
hourly478km (297 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Monopoli

Bus companies

  • SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

  • Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

Ferry operators

Train operators

Airports near Monopoli

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Monopoli
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Monopoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Monopoli