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Palazzo Corvaja
A medieval palace that often hosts civic exhibitions and cultural displays; notable for its Arab-Norman-Gothic architecture in central Taormina.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Messina to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Taormina will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 4 buses that leave Messina for Taormina on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 44 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Taormina:
A bus is $0.42 (€0.34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Taormina costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
Tickets start at around $7 (€5) compared to roughly $13 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 1m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Interbus S.p.A., BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:57AM | Arrival Time 05:18AM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:33AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:03PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:28PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:53PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:53PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:53PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Taormina buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 AM Messina | 0h45 | 11:45 AM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Messina | 0h58 | 1:03 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 PM Messina | 0h58 | 3:53 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 4:35 AM Messina | 0h58 | 5:33 AM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Messina to Taormina run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:09, the last at 23:07. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 3:09 AM |
Last bus 11:07 PM |
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Discover the best of Taormina — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Taormina trip today.
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Service is often included or modest. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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