How to travel from Taormina to Ostia, Italy

The distance between Taormina and Ostia is around 601km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Taormina to Ostia 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 OstiaTaormina 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 Rome (FCO).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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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 Napoli Afragola and then to Roma Termini.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Lido di Ostia.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Ostia

There are several options for getting from Taormina to Ostia by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Taormina and Ostia is around 601km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 502km (312 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Taormina and Ostia by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Taormina to Ostia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Ostia is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taormina and Ostia. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taormina to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Piramide. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Taormina and Ostia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taormina and Ostia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Ostia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Ostia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Ostia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Taormina to Ostia

Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Ostia

Transport options from Taormina to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 10m
€32($32)
hourly601km (374 miles)
Train
10h 20m
€64($64)
once daily726km (451 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
6h 55m
€75($75)
5 times a day722km (449 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus13h 30m
€55($55)
twice daily821km (510 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 5m
€120($120)
hourly762km (474 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

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

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia