How to travel from Taormina to Ostuni, Italy

The distance between Taormina and Ostuni is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Taormina to Ostuni 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 OstuniTaormina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Catania Centrale, plane

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brindisi.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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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 then Taranto and then to Brindisi.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Ostuni

There are several options for getting from Taormina to Ostuni by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Taormina and Ostuni is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 376km (233 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Taormina and Ostuni by bus.

The quickest way to get from Taormina to Ostuni is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Ostuni is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Ostuni. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Brindisi. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taormina and Ostuni. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Ostuni. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Giardini-Naxos - St John Church, Brindisi and Brindisi - Via Indipendenza. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Taormina and Ostuni. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 5m 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 Ostuni. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Ostuni is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Ostuni. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 Ostuni. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi. instead which will take 8h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Ostuni is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

How do I get from Taormina to Ostuni

Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Ostuni

Transport options from Taormina to Ostuni
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Catania Centrale, plane + 1 similar
4h 15m
€70($70)
every 3 hours645km (401 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€160($160)
hourly1,122km (697 miles)
Bus
8h 5m
€49($49)
every 20 mins600km (373 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
8h 15m
€53($53)
once a week537km (334 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus9h 20m
€44($44)
once daily487km (303 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 55m
€74($74)
hourly471km (293 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Ostuni

Bus companies

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

  • Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

Ferry operators

Train operators

Airports near Ostuni

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

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Ostuni
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Ostuni
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Ostuni