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Compare train, flight, and bus for Bari to Taormina
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $231.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $231 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bari to Taormina, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Taormina:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Taormina costing on average $114.
A bus is $186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Taormina costing on average $231.
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
Train takes on average 13h 15m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48. The journey takes 8h 50m versus 6h 4m 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.
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.
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How to get from Bari to Taormina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bari to Taormina is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 PM 8h50 Bari 5:45 AM Taormina $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:55 PM 8h50 Bari 5:45 AM Taormina $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:55 PM 8h50 Bari 5:45 AM Taormina $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Taormina:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Taormina costing on average $114.
A bus is $186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Taormina costing on average $231.
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
Train takes on average 13h 15m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bari and Taormina as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Taormina-Giardini.
- Buses mostly depart from Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) and arrive in Giardini Naxos, Viale Dionisio (Bus Terminal Recanati).
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Travel with Itabus to go to Taormina by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer to go to Taormina by flight.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Taormina by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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