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How to get fromBrindisi to Taorminaby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brindisi to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    7h 33m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brindisi to Giardini-Naxosbus bus
    8h 38m
    €36–46

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brindisi to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Taorminacar car
    6h 8m
    €95–146

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BDS - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    4h 59m
    €74–158

  5. Train, ferry via Amantea (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Brindisi to Amanteatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    8h 1m

  6. Bus via Tarsia

    1. Take the bus from Brindisi to Tarsia A3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tarsia A3 to Taorminabus bus
    12h 41m
    €129–193

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Brindisi, Italy and Taormina, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Brindisi to Giardini-Naxos twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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