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How to get from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina by ferry and train?

By ferry and train

To get from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina in Messina, take the FS ferry from Villa San Giovanni - Terminal Rfi station to Messina 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 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - FSFS
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Villa San Giovanni - Terminal Rfi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Villa San Giovanni - Terminal Rfi
    780 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Ferry - FSFS
    Wait for ferry
    FS
    Messina
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Messina
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    300 m • 4 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
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina in Messina, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line: take the C&T ferry from Villa San Giovanni (C&T) station to Messina (C&T) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the R/RV train from Giampilieri station to Taormina-Giardini Naxos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Ferry - C&TC&T
Bus - 11
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Villa San Giovanni (C&T)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Villa San Giovanni
  • 2
    Ferry - C&TC&T
    Wait for ferry
    C&T
    Messina
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Messina (C&T)
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Viale Giostra
    ID 1553
    830 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Giampilieri Sup
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Giampilieri; Staz. FFSS
    ID 345
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Giampilieri
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 9
    Ride to train station Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    Ride to train station
    Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina

The distance between Villa San Giovanni, Messina and Taormina, Messina is approximately 55.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina by ferry 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 Villa San Giovanni

Villa San Giovanni is located at Villa San Giovanni, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Villa San Giovanni - Terminal Rfi.

Ferry stations close to Villa San Giovanni:

  • Villa San Giovanni - Terminal Rfi

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 bus, ferry and train

To get from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina in Messina, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line: take the C&T ferry from Villa San Giovanni (C&T) station to Messina (C&T) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the R/RV train from Giampilieri station to Taormina-Giardini Naxos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Ferry - C&TC&T
Bus - 11
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Villa San Giovanni (C&T)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Villa San Giovanni
  • 2
    Ferry - C&TC&T
    Wait for ferry
    C&T
    Messina
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Messina (C&T)
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Viale Giostra
    ID 1553
    830 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Giampilieri Sup
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Giampilieri; Staz. FFSS
    ID 345
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Giampilieri
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 9
    Ride to train station Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    Ride to train station
    Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line FS, Bus line R/RV.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line C&T, Bus line 1, Bus line R/RV.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Villa San Giovanni and Taormina in Messina?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina in Messina?

    The FS ferry line goes from Villa San Giovanni - Terminal Rfi station near Villa San Giovanni to Messina station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Taormina-Giardini Naxos station near Taormina in Messina

  • How long does it take to travel from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina in Messina by ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Villa San Giovanni and Taormina in Messina by ferry and train is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Villa San Giovanni to get to Taormina in Messina?

    Get on the FS ferry from the Villa San Giovanni - Terminal Rfi station near Villa San Giovanni in Messina.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Villa San Giovanni and Taormina in Messina?

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

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