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How to get from Villafranca Tirrena to Taormina by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Villafranca Tirrena to Taormina in Messina, take the 32 bus from Ponte Gallo 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 3 hr 33 min.

213min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3232
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Ponte Gallo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ponte Gallo
    ID 690
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stazione Centrale
    ID 1125
    65 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
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GIUNTA, GIUNTA and R/RV

To get from Villafranca Tirrena to Taormina in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GIUNTA bus from Villafranca - Bv. Via Calamaro 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 18 min.

318min
Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Villafranca - Bv. Via Calamaro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Villafranca Tirrena
  • 2
    Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
    Wait for bus
    GIUNTA
    Milazzo - Porto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milazzo Porto
    32 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
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Public transit directions from Villafranca Tirrena to Taormina

The distance between Villafranca Tirrena, Messina and Taormina, Messina is approximately 83.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Villafranca Tirrena 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 Villafranca Tirrena

Villafranca Tirrena is located at Villafranca Tirrena, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Villafranca - Bv. Via Zizzo.

Train stations close to Villafranca Tirrena:

  • Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
  • Rometta Messinese

Bus stations close to Villafranca Tirrena:

  • Villafranca - Bv. Via Zizzo
  • Divieto - Complesso Le Bucoliche
  • 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

Alternative route by bus and train via GIUNTA, GIUNTA and R/RV

To get from Villafranca Tirrena to Taormina in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GIUNTA bus from Villafranca - Bv. Via Calamaro 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 18 min.

318min
Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
Train - R/RV
Leaves from Villafranca - Bv. Via Calamaro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Villafranca Tirrena
  • 2
    Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
    Wait for bus
    GIUNTA
    Milazzo - Porto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milazzo Porto
    32 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Villafranca Tirrena to Taormina?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 32, Bus line R/RV.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Villafranca Tirrena to Taormina?

    The alternative route takes 318 minutes, using Bus line GIUNTA, Bus line GIUNTA, Bus line R/RV.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

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

    The 32 bus line goes from Ponte Gallo station near Villafranca Tirrena to Stazione Centrale 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 Villafranca Tirrena to Taormina in Messina by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Villafranca Tirrena and Taormina in Messina by bus and train is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 32 bus from the Ponte Gallo stop near Villafranca Tirrena in Messina.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Villafranca Tirrena 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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