How to travel from Taormina to Monte Isola, Italy
The distance between Taormina and Monte Isola is around 1,108km (689 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Taormina to Monte Isola by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Monte Isola → Taormina if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Catania Centrale, plane and ferry
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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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 Milano Centrale then Brescia and then to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Catania via Archimede then Milan and then to Bergamo Autostazione then take a ferry to Siviano.
- Duration22h 55m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Monte Isola
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taormina to Monte Isola by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 22h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Taormina and Monte Isola is around 1,108km (689 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 975km (606 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Taormina and Monte Isola by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Monte Isola is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Monte Isola is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taormina and Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Monte Isola is Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Monte Isola. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Monte Isola is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Monte Isola
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Catania Centrale, plane and ferry + 6 similar | 4h 45m | €140($140) | hourly | 1,108km (689 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane and ferry | 4h 50m | €150($150) | every 2 hours | 1,201km (746 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5hrs | €140($140) | hourly | 1,167km (725 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane and ferry | 5h 25m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 1,130km (702 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane and ferry | 5h 30m | €95($95) | every 2 hours | 1,280km (795 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane and ferry | 5h 40m | €115($115) | every 2 hours | 1,207km (750 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane and ferry | 6h 35m | €150($150) | every 2 hours | 1,260km (783 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 25m | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 1,383km (859 miles) |
| Train to Parma, ferry | 20h 20m | €130($130) | once daily | 1,407km (874 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 19hrs | €100($100) | once a week | 1,491km (926 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 22h 55m | €90($90) | 6 times a week | 1,563km (971 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Monte Isola
Ferry operators
Navigazione Lago d'Iseo
Blu Jet
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Marino Autolinee
Nord Est Trasporti
Airports near Monte Isola
The following major airports near Monte Isola offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Monte Isola
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Monte Isola
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 73km (46 miles) from Monte Isola