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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Taormina
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $261.
Distance: 612 miles (986 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$261 Average price | $137 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $343 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 13m Average total duration 16h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.0 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Milan to Taormina:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Taormina costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $166 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Taormina costing on average $261 (€214).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 0m.
Bus takes on average 21h 50m.
You'll arrive about 11h 28m sooner (2h 4m by flight vs 13h 32m by car) and save roughly $82 (€67) compared to fuel and tolls ($261 (€214) vs $343 (€280)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Taormina
How to get from Milan to Taormina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Taormina is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 PM21h15Milan11:45 AMTaormina$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:30 PM21h15Milan11:45 AMTaormina$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:30 PM21h15Milan11:45 AMTaormina$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:50 AM24h55Milan5:45 AMTaormina$611One-way0 transfers
5:50 AM24h55Milan6:45 AMTaormina$841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Taormina:
A bus is $0.18 (€0.15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Taormina costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Taormina costing on average $137 (€112).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 0m.
Bus takes on average 17h 13m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Taormina as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Taormina-Giardini.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) and arrive in Giardini Naxos, Viale Dionisio (Bus Terminal Recanati).
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Taormina by train.
- Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Taormina by bus.
- Travel with Aeroitalia, Malta Air, ITA, easyJet, Ryanair to go to Taormina by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 20 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia, Malta Air, ITA, easyJet, Ryanair.
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