The distance between Vernazza and Taormina is around 943km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Vernazza to Taormina by train, plane, ferry 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 train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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 Vernazza to Taormina by train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Vernazza and Taormina is around 943km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 842km (523 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Vernazza and Taormina by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Vernazza to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Vernazza and Taormina is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Vernazza and Taormina. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Vernazza to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Vernazza and Taormina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vernazza and Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vernazza to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Vernazza to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vernazza to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 25m | €90($90) | hourly | 943km (586 miles) |
Train to Genova Brignole, plane | 4h 55m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 1,071km (665 miles) |
Train to Firenze Rifredi, plane | 5h 35m | €115($115) | once a week | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 6h 25m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 1,289km (801 miles) |
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 6h 30m | €135($135) | hourly | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Train | 15hrs | €100($100) | once daily | 1,108km (689 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 35m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 1,112km (691 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 55m | €215($215) | hourly | 1,167km (725 miles) |
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