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Badia Vecchia
Museum within the Badia Vecchia tower, displaying archaeological material linked to Taormina and the surrounding area.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
5 h 42 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
5 h 42 m
Buses on 23 Sept
1
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tropea to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tropea to Taormina will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 buses from Tropea to Taormina, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 106 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 42 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tropea to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £4, while a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 106 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £14 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tropea to Taormina:
A ferry is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tropea to Taormina costing on average £14.
A ferry is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Tropea to Taormina costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 10m.
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.80. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Tropea to Taormina coaches for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:32 Tropea | 5h42 | 19:14 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Tropea to Taormina run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by ferry.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:03, the last at 18:10. The fastest coach covers the 106 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 106 km |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 6:03 |
Last bus 18:10 |
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Taormina is pricier than many Sicilian towns, with higher hotel and restaurant prices in peak season, while local buses and cafés remain fairly reasonable.
Service is often included or rounded in. Restaurants: leave 5-10% for excellent service. Cafés: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare.
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