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.
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 Monopoli → Taormina if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Monopoli.
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Take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Monopoli.
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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.
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Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Monopoli.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €55($55) | hourly | 538km (334 miles) |
Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 4h 30m | €165($165) | hourly | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 5h 55m | €100($100) | twice daily | 789km (490 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 573km (356 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 35m | €58($58) | once a week | 584km (363 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 9h 40m | €45($45) | once daily | 507km (315 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 55m | €75($75) | hourly | 478km (297 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
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The following major airports near Monopoli offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.