Salerno to Taormina ferry

Sun 31 May
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Stena Line
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TP Line
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Salerno to Taormina

Showing times and prices for 31 May

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£35

Fastest journey

9 h

Average duration

9 h

Ferries per day

2

Distance

317 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Salerno to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Salerno to Taormina will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £34.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Salerno for Taormina every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun 31 May the direct ferries cover the 317 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h .

The slowest ferries will take 9 h 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.

  • Caronte & Tourist
    12:309h00
    Salerno
    21:30Taormina
    £341One-way
    0 changes
  • Caronte & Tourist
    11:309h00
    Salerno
    20:30Taormina
    £361One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Salerno to Taormina

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £16.

Distance: 171 nautical miles (317 km)

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Coach
Flight

£33

Average Price

£38

Average Price

£32

Average Price

Cheapest

£67

Average Price

10h 0m

Average total duration

9h 0m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

5h 53m

Average total duration

5h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 50m

Average total duration

6h 20m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

59m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

-

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

-

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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Salerno to Taormina Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Caronte & Tourist
Departure Time
13:30
Arrival Time
22:30
Duration
9h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed, Fri
Operator
Caronte & Tourist
Departure Time
14:30
Arrival Time
23:30
Duration
9h00
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Sat
Operator
Caronte & Tourist
Departure Time
11:30
Arrival Time
20:30
Duration
9h00
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
Caronte & Tourist
Departure Time
12:30
Arrival Time
21:30
Duration
9h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Live departures

Salerno to Taormina ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Taormina ferries for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Caronte & TouristCARTOUR14:30 Salerno Molo Ponente
9h00
23:30 Port of Messina0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Salerno to Taormina

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Ferries from Salerno to Taormina run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £14 by train.

There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 171 nautical miles (317 km) distance in 9h 0m. There are 11 sailings per week.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £14
Distance
171 nautical miles (317 km)
Average sailing duration
9h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£28
Ferries per day
2
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
11
Fastest ferry
9h 0m
First ferry
2:00
Last ferry
23:30
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £14

FAQs: Salerno to Taormina ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno to Taormina by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Taormina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Salerno to Taormina can start from as little as £28 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Salerno to Taormina is £33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Salerno to Taormina is 9h 0m to travel the 317 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Salerno to Taormina leaves at 2:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest ferry from Salerno to Taormina leaves at 23:30.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Salerno to Taormina.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Salerno to Taormina.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Salerno to Taormina is possible with . We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
A trip to Taormina from Salerno is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 9h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Salerno to Taormina is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Salerno and Taormina including taking a train, coach, flight and ferry.

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