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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 $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 $85, while a flight costs an average of $201.
Distance: 612 miles (986 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$201 Average price | $166 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $335 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 20m Average total duration 21h 50m 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 |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Milan to Taormina
Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Taormina, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Taormina:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Taormina costing on average $166.
A bus is $116 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Taormina costing on average $201.
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 54m.
Bus takes on average 22h 20m.
You'll arrive about 11h 31m sooner (2h 1m by flight vs 13h 32m by car) and save roughly $134 compared to fuel and tolls ($201 vs $335). 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.
12:05 PM 23h40 Milan 11:45 AM Taormina $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:05 PM 23h40 Milan 11:45 AM Taormina $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:05 PM 23h40 Milan 11:45 AM Taormina $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:05 AM 27h40 Milan 11:45 AM Taormina $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Taormina:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Taormina costing on average $166.
A bus is $116 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Taormina costing on average $201.
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 54m.
Bus takes on average 22h 20m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa to go to Taormina by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Taormina by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Luxair, Aeroitalia, Ryanair, Avion Express Malta, Eurowings to go to Taormina by flight.
- 13 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair.
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