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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Naples to Taormina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. 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 train costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $257.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $71 Average price | $102 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 56m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
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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 Naples to Taormina:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Taormina costing on average $71 (€59).
A train is $35 (€29) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples to Taormina costing on average $102 (€85).
A train is $190 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Taormina costing on average $257 (€214).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Bus takes on average 16h 11m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 56m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€56) compared to roughly $101 (€84) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 7h 20m versus 6h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Naples to Taormina
How to get from Naples to Taormina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naples to Taormina is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Intercity 723+
BUS L721A9:45 AM7h08Naples Centrale4:53 PMTaormina-Giardini$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Intercity 723+BUS L721A9:45 AM7h08Naples Centrale4:53 PMTaormina-Giardini$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U241016:05 AM1h00Naples International Airport7:05 AMPalermo Airport$1061One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 95057+BUS L727D1:40 PM7h13Naples Centrale8:53 PMTaormina-Giardini$661One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 195510:33 PM8h14Naples Centrale6:47 AMTaormina-Giardini$941One-way0 transfers
41016:05 AM1h00Naples International Airport7:05 AMPalermo Airport$1131One-way0 transfers- AZ1270 · AZ17953:05 PM3h15Naples International Airport6:20 PMPalermo Airport$1421One-way1 transfer
- AZ1270 · AZ17673:05 PM4h40Naples International Airport7:45 PMPalermo Airport$1421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Taormina:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Taormina costing on average $71 (€59).
A train is $35 (€29) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples to Taormina costing on average $102 (€85).
A train is $190 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Taormina costing on average $257 (€214).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Bus takes on average 16h 11m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 56m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Taormina as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Taormina-Giardini.
- Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Naples Calata Porta di Massa and arrive in Port of Milazzo.
- Buses mostly depart from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark and arrive in Giardini Naxos, Viale Dionisio (Bus Terminal Recanati).
- Travel with Siremar to go to Taormina by ferry.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Taormina by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Taormina by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Malta Air, Volotea, ITA, Ryanair, Transavia France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Luxair to go to Taormina by flight.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Siremar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 4 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air, Volotea, Ryanair.
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