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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Salerno to Taormina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. 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 ferry costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $226.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry | Bus |
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$61 Average price | $226 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salerno to Taormina
Compare the available ways to get from Salerno to Taormina, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Taormina:
A ferry is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Taormina costing on average $61.
A ferry is $38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Taormina costing on average $87.
A ferry is $177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Taormina costing on average $226.
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Salerno to Taormina
How to get from Salerno to Taormina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salerno to Taormina is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
CARTOUR2:30 PM 9h00 Salerno Molo Ponente 11:30 PM Port of Messina $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
CARTOUR2:30 PM 9h00 Salerno Molo Ponente 11:30 PM Port of Messina $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1252 · AZ17658:25 AM 3h50 Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport 12:15 PM Palermo Airport $130 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Intercity 723+
BUS L721A10:32 AM 6h21 Salerno station 4:53 PM Taormina-Giardini $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 95057+
BUS L727D2:24 PM 6h29 Salerno station 8:53 PM Taormina-Giardini $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
InterCityNotte 195511:43 PM 7h04 Salerno station 6:47 AM Taormina-Giardini $91 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ1252 · AZ17878:25 AM 6h15 Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport 2:40 PM Palermo Airport $130 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1252 · AZ2133 · AZ17958:25 AM 9h55 Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport 6:20 PM Palermo Airport $383 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Taormina:
A ferry is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Taormina costing on average $61.
A ferry is $38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Taormina costing on average $87.
A ferry is $177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Taormina costing on average $226.
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 0m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salerno and Taormina as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salerno station and arrive in Taormina-Giardini.
- Buses mostly depart from Salerno, Piazza della Concordia and arrive in Taormina.
- Ferries mostly depart from Salerno Molo Ponente and arrive in Port of Messina.
- Travel with ITA, easyJet, Malta Air, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Luxair, Ryanair to go to Taormina by flight.
- Travel with Caronte & Tourist to go to Taormina by ferry.
- Travel with OneBus, FlixBus to go to Taormina by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Taormina by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Ryanair.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Caronte & Tourist.
- 1 direct buses per day with OneBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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