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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
$4
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
34 m
Ferries per day
19
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lamezia Terme to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lamezia Terme to Taormina will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 19 ferries that leave Lamezia Terme for Taormina on Thu, Jun 25, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct ferries cover the 152 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest ferries will take 35 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.
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LIBERTY LINESOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lamezia Terme to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 82 nautical miles (152 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $28 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lamezia Terme to Taormina:
A ferry is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lamezia Terme to Taormina costing on average $23 (€19).
A ferry is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lamezia Terme to Taormina costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Lamezia Terme to Taormina ferries for tomorrow, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
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LIBERTY LINES | 6:20 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 6:55 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:00 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 7:35 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:45 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 8:20 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:30 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 9:05 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 9:25 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 10:00 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 10:50 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 11:25 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 12:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 1:45 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 2:20 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 2:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 2:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 3:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 3:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 4:00 PM Porto di Vibo Valentia | 4h30 | 8:30 PM Port of Milazzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Lamezia Terme to Taormina run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 14 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest ferry covers the 82 nautical miles (152 km) distance in 30m. There are 42 sailings per week. Ferries from Lamezia Terme to Taormina are available to foot passengers.

Distance 82 nautical miles (152 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Ferries per day 14 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 42 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 5:30 AM |
Last ferry 11:20 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
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