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

From Messina to Taormina by bus and train

To get from Messina to Taormina in Messina, take the 17 bus from Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate station to Stazione Centrale station. Next, take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Taormina-Giardini Naxos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate
    ID 1511
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stazione Centrale
    ID 1125
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    Ride to train station
    Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Messina to Taormina by bus and train via 29 and R/RV

To get from Messina to Taormina in Messina, take the 29 bus from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea station to Stazione Centrale station. Next, take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Taormina-Giardini Naxos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea
    ID 147
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stazione Centrale
    ID 1125
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    Ride to train station
    Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Messina to Taormina

The distance between Messina, Messina and Taormina, Messina is approximately 48.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Messina 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 Messina

Messina is located at Corso Cavour, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Garibaldi - Unione Europea.

Bus stations close to Messina:

  • Garibaldi - Unione Europea
  • Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea
  • Corso Cavour - Ist. Maurolico

Public transit stations close to Taormina, Messina

Taormina is located at Taormina, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Parcheggio Porta Catania.

Train stations close to Taormina:

  • Alcantara
  • Taormina-Giardini Naxos
  • Letojanni

Bus stations close to Taormina:

  • Parcheggio Porta Catania
  • Via Circonvallazione - Bv Salita Castello
  • Badia Vecchia

Cable Car stations close to Taormina:

  • Mazzarò
  • Taormina

Related Routes

Alternative route from Messina to Taormina by bus and train via 29 and R/RV

To get from Messina to Taormina in Messina, take the 29 bus from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea station to Stazione Centrale station. Next, take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Taormina-Giardini Naxos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea
    ID 147
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stazione Centrale
    ID 1125
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    Ride to train station
    Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line R/RV.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line R/RV.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

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

    The 17 bus line goes from Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate station near Messina to Stazione Centrale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stazione Centrale station near Taormina in Messina

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

    The total travel time between Messina and Taormina in Messina by bus and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 17 bus from the Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate stop near Messina in Messina.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stazione Centrale station, which is closest to Taormina in Messina.

  • When is the first train from Messina to Taormina in Messina?

    The first train from Messina to Taormina in Messina is Messina - Siracusa. It leaves the Messina Centrale station at 6:13 AM.