The distance between Trapani and Taormina is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Trapani to Taormina by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then Catania Central Bus Station and then to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello.
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Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale and then to Taormina-Giardini.
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There are several options for getting from Trapani to Taormina by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Trapani and Taormina is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (151 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Trapani and Taormina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trapani to Taormina is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Trapani and Taormina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Trapani and Taormina. We recommend that you drive to Taormina. instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trapani and Taormina. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trapani to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus and Catania Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Segesta Autolinee S.p.A., Sais Regional, FlixBus, Interbus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Trapani and Taormina. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trapani to Taormina. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then Catania Central Bus Station and then to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Taormina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Taormina. Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Trapani and Taormina. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trapani to Taormina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €37($37) | 5 times a week | 378km (235 miles) |
Bus via Catania Via D'Amico | 7h 30m | €32($32) | twice a week | 385km (239 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 5h 45m | €37($37) | 5 times a week | 376km (234 miles) |
Bus to Palermo Terminal Bus, train | 5h 50m | €39($39) | 5 times a week | 398km (247 miles) |
Bus to Palermo Airport, train | 5h 60m | €41($41) | twice daily | 385km (240 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €56($56) | on demand | 367km (228 miles) |
Segesta Autolinee S.p.A.
Sais Regional
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Autoservizi Salemi Srl
The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.