How to travel from Taormina to Polignano a Mare, Italy

The distance between Taormina and Polignano a Mare is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Polignano a MareTaormina 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 Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Polignano A Mare.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari Via Giuseppe Capruzzi.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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2 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Polignano a Mare

There are several options for getting from Taormina to Polignano a Mare by train, bus, ferry, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Taormina and Polignano a Mare is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Taormina and Polignano a Mare by train and bus.

The quickest way to get from Taormina to Polignano a Mare is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Polignano a Mare is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Taormina and Polignano a Mare. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Polignano a Mare. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taormina and Polignano a Mare. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Polignano a Mare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal and Bari Via Giuseppe Capruzzi. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Itabus run regular bus services between Taormina and Polignano a Mare. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 30m 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 Polignano a Mare. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Polignano a Mare. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Polignano a Mare is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Polignano a Mare. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Polignano a Mare. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Monopoli. instead which will take 8h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Polignano a Mare is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Transport options from Taormina to Polignano a Mare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 35m
€115($115)
every 3 hours1,168km (726 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi2h 55m
€140($140)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
€43($43)
6 times a week594km (369 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
8h 30m
€40($40)
twice daily573km (356 miles)
Train to Messina Centrale, ferry8h 30m
€50($50)
once a week577km (358 miles)
Train and Ferry9h 55m
€42($42)
once daily560km (348 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 60m
€88($88)
hourly475km (295 miles)

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Airports near Polignano a Mare

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Polignano a Mare
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Polignano a Mare
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Polignano a Mare