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How to get from Saponara to Taormina by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Saponara to Taormina in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GIUNTA bus from Saponara - Villafranca FS station to Milazzo Porto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GIUNTA bus and finally take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Taormina-Giardini Naxos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 15 min.

315min
Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Saponara - Villafranca FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Saponara
  • 2
    Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
    Wait for bus
    GIUNTA
    Milazzo - Porto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milazzo Porto
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
    Wait for bus
    GIUNTA
    Messina FS - P.za Repubblica
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Messina FS - Piazza Repubblica
    ID 125
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    Ride to train station
    Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Saponara to Taormina in Messina, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the R train from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station to Milazzo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RV train and finally take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Taormina-Giardini Naxos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min.

327min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Train - RVRV
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Sant'Agata Di Militello
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milazzo
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - RVRV
    Wait for train
    RV
    Messina Centrale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 7
    Ride to train station Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    Ride to train station
    Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Saponara to Taormina

The distance between Saponara, Messina and Taormina, Messina is approximately 98.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 315 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Saponara to Taormina by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Messina – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Saponara

Saponara is located at Saponara, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara.

Train stations close to Saponara:

  • Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
  • Rometta Messinese

Bus stations close to Saponara:

  • Villafranca - Piazza Unicef

Public transit stations close to Taormina, Messina

Taormina is located at Taormina, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Taormina Giardini FS.

Train stations close to Taormina:

  • Taormina-Giardini Naxos
  • Alcantara
  • Letojanni

Bus stations close to Taormina:

  • Taormina Giardini FS
  • Villagonia
  • Bv. Madonna Delle Grazie

Cable Car stations close to Taormina:

  • Taormina
  • Mazzarò

By train

To get from Saponara to Taormina in Messina, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the R train from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station to Milazzo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RV train and finally take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Taormina-Giardini Naxos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min.

327min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Train - RVRV
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Sant'Agata Di Militello
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milazzo
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - RVRV
    Wait for train
    RV
    Messina Centrale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 7
    Ride to train station Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    Ride to train station
    Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Saponara to Taormina?

    The fastest way takes 315 minutes, using Bus line GIUNTA, Bus line GIUNTA, Bus line R/RV.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Saponara to Taormina?

    The alternative route takes 327 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line RV, Bus line R/RV.

  • Is there a direct bus between Saponara and Taormina in Messina?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Saponara to Taormina in Messina?

    The GIUNTA bus line goes from Milazzo - Porto station near Saponara to Milazzo Porto station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Taormina-Giardini Naxos station near Taormina in Messina

  • How long does it take to travel from Saponara to Taormina in Messina by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Saponara and Taormina in Messina by bus and train is about 5 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Saponara to get to Taormina in Messina?

    Get on the GIUNTA bus from the Milazzo - Porto stop near Saponara in Messina.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Saponara and Taormina in Messina?

    Get off the bus at the Taormina-Giardini Naxos station, which is closest to Taormina in Messina.

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