What is the travel distance from Messina to Taormina?

The distance separating Messina and Taormina is 28 miles (45 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Messina to Taormina?

The majority of buses traveling from Messina to Taormina start their journey at Messina Centrale and wind up at Lido Stockholm - Taormina. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Taormina?

Once in Taormina, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are La Grotta Blu, IX Aprile Square, Corso Umberto I, Villa Comunale and Lido Mazzarò.

Bus Messina to Taormina from $6 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Messina to Taormina on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Messina Centrale	1h 30m	7:50am	Taormina Via Nazionale	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	Messina SS114	20m	7:30am	Lido Stockholm - Taormina	Fastest
Bus	6:40am	Messina Centrale	45m	7:25am	Taormina Via Nazionale	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Messina Centrale	40m	8:10am	Taormina Via Nazionale	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Messina Centrale	40m	9:40am	Taormina Via Nazionale	No tags

Next departures for Messina to Taormina on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50am	Messina Centrale	45m	7:35am	Taormina Via Nazionale	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	Messina SS114	20m	7:30am	Lido Stockholm - Taormina	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Messina Centrale	40m	12:40pm	Taormina Via Nazionale	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Messina Centrale	45m	2:45pm	Taormina Via Nazionale	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Messina Centrale	45m	6:15pm	Taormina Via Nazionale	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Messina to Taormina

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Taormina. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

28 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration54m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $8	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Messina and Taormina?

Stops in Messina

A
Messina Centrale
Piazza Stazione, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
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B
Piazza della Repubblica
Via Guido delle Colonne, 49, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
C
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
D
Porto
Capitaneria di Porto, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 111, 98100 Messina ME, Italy

Stops in Taormina

A
Lido Stockholm - Taormina
Via Nazionale, 175, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
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B
Terminal Interbus
Via Pirandello Luigi, 65, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
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C
Naxos - Recanati Terminal
Viale Dionisio, 12, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy
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D
Taormina Bus Stop
Salita Giafari, 27, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
E
Hotel Lido Mediterranee - Taormina
Via Nazionale, 175, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy

Compare bus companies

Interbus Italy

4/5597 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.3

Based on 597 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Interbus Italy ticket prices on this trip start at $7

Interbus Messina Taormina recent customer reviews

The staff was friendly

Umit A.

June 27, 2023

very good overall

Raissa B.

August 31, 2022

Easy to book

Steve J.

August 2, 2022

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Messina to Taormina by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Messina to Taormina?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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$6

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$6

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$6

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$6

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$6

The cheapest trip from Messina to Taormina was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Messina to Taormina, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $6 for a bus ticket from Messina to Taormina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-24.