The distance between Ventimiglia and Taormina is around 1,056km (656 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Ventimiglia to Taormina 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 Taormina → Ventimiglia if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Tiburtina then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the bus to Rosarno and then to Giardini-Naxos.
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Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Taormina.
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There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Taormina by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Ventimiglia and Taormina is around 1,056km (656 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923km (574 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Ventimiglia and Taormina by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and Taormina is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Taormina. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.
Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Ventimiglia and Taormina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ventimiglia and Taormina. It typically takes around 19h 60m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rosarno and Giardini-Naxos. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 60m.
Lirosi Linee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus, SAIS Autolinee and Interbus run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and Taormina. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 19h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ventimiglia to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Nice Ville, plane + 5 similar | 4h 30m | €210($210) | hourly | 1,056km (656 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 1,125km (699 miles) |
Train to Pavia, plane | 7h 10m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 1,345km (836 miles) |
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 7h 10m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,157km (719 miles) |
Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 7h 45m | €89($89) | every 4 hours | 1,433km (890 miles) |
Train to Savona, plane | 8hrs | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 1,380km (858 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 55m | €105($105) | twice daily | 1,329km (826 miles) |
Train | 17h 55m | €120($120) | once daily | 1,321km (821 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 19h 60m | €100($100) | 3 times a week | 1,541km (958 miles) |
Bus via Turin | 1 day 2h | €100($100) | once daily | 1,856km (1,154 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 55m | €255($255) | hourly | 1,389km (863 miles) |
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Malpensa Express
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SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.