The distance between Viterbo and Taormina is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Viterbo to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. 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 Roma Trastevere then fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the train to Valle Aurelia 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 Valle Aurelia and then to Taormina-Giardini.
Take the bus to Rome Saxa Rubra then take the train to Napoli Centrale Station then take the bus to Messina then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.
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Take the bus to Rome Saxa Rubra and then to Giardini Naxos Bus Station.
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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 Viterbo to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 16h 35m. 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 €53 ($53).
The distance between Viterbo and Taormina is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (357 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Viterbo and Taormina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Viterbo to Taormina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Viterbo and Taormina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Viterbo and Taormina. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Viterbo to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valle Aurelia and Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.
Trenitalia run train services between Viterbo and Taormina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 5m, 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 Viterbo and Taormina. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Viterbo to Taormina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Saxa Rubra, Euclide, Teodorico and Giardini Naxos Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.
Cotral and Itabus run regular bus services between Viterbo and Taormina. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Viterbo to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Trastevere then fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Viterbo to Taormina. We recommend that you take the train to Valle Aurelia then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. instead which will take 8hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Viterbo to Taormina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €68 ($68).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €53($53) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 828km (514 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8hrs | €68($68) | every 4 hours | 780km (485 miles) |
Train | 11h 5m | €59($59) | once daily | 784km (487 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 35m | €65($65) | every 20 mins | 863km (536 miles) |
Bus | 16h 35m | €46($46) | twice daily | 1,076km (668 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 35m | €150($150) | hourly | 826km (513 miles) |
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The following major airports near Taormina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.