How to get to Taormina from Milan

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Compare train, coach and flight for Milan to Taormina

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, while a flight costs an average of £190.

Distance: 986 km

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Driving

£190

Average Price

£138

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£69

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Cheapest

£250

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 4m

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2h 0m

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15h 54m

Average total duration

15h 24m

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30m

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21h 50m

Average total duration

21h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 32m

Average total duration

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3.0 - 5.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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Intercity Notte

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Taormina is a coach with an average price of £69.

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Taormina:

A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Taormina costing on average £138.

A coach is £121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Taormina costing on average £190.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Taormina is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Taormina take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 54m.

Coach takes on average 21h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Taormina including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 11h 28m sooner (2h 4m by flight vs 13h 32m by car) and save roughly £59 compared to fuel and tolls (£190 vs £250). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Milan to Taormina

How to get to Taormina from Milan by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Milan to Taormina is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Wizz Air MaltaW46604
    13:301h50
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    15:20Palermo Airport
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW46604
    13:301h50
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    15:20Palermo Airport
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 4498
    18:201h30
    Parma Airport
    19:50Palermo Airport
    £461One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 659 · Intercity 511+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1955
    9:1021h37
    Milan Centrale
    6:47Taormina-Giardini
    £1111One-way
    2 changes
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9647+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1955
    16:3014h17
    Milan Centrale
    6:47Taormina-Giardini
    £1291One-way
    1 change
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9649 · FRECCIAROSSA 9431+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1955
    16:5813h49
    Milan Centrale
    6:47Taormina-Giardini
    £1571One-way
    2 changes
  • Itabus2409 · 4411
    8:0023h45
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    7:45Giardini Naxos, Viale Dionisio (Bus Terminal Recanati)
    £491One-way
    1 change
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46606
    22:001h50
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    23:50Palermo Airport
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Malta AirFR 1438
    9:501h45
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    11:35Palermo Airport
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46602
    6:551h50
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:45Palermo Airport
    £241One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Milan to Taormina

Travel to Taormina easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Taormina.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Taormina including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Taormina is a coach with an average price of £69.

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Taormina:

A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Taormina costing on average £138.

A coach is £121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Taormina costing on average £190.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Taormina is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Taormina take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 54m.

Coach takes on average 21h 50m.

The Milan to Taormina distance is approximately 986 km.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Taormina is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Taormina as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Taormina:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Taormina-Giardini.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) and arrive in Giardini Naxos, Viale Dionisio (Bus Terminal Recanati).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Taormina, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Taormina by coach.
  • Travel with Aeroitalia, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair, easyJet to go to Taormina by flight.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Taormina by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Taormina:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Taormina often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Palermo, Syracuse, Messina, Cefalù. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Taormina and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Milan to Taormina, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Taormina, you can enjoy a scenic ride on the Taormina Cable Car between the town centre and the beaches below. Explore local cuisine through a cooking class to learn traditional Sicilian dishes, or visit the nearby Alcantara Gorge for its impressive rock formations. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the surrounding vineyards, or take a boat tour around the coast for unique views. Must-see sights include the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Isola Bella, Corso Umberto, Villa Comunale, and Palazzo Corvaja.
Three days in Taormina is ideal to explore its historical sites, enjoy the beaches, and savour the local cuisine.

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