How to Travel from

Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina

by Rideshare or Car

Italy Messina Isola Bella, Taormina

Cheapest

By car (49 km)

39 min

49 km.

from $2

Other

Rideshare

39 min

49 km.

from $2.66

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Website:

trenitalia.com/

Train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.46–$10.80

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Website:

trenitalia.com/

Train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini

Ave. Duration:

34 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$6.35–$8.89

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:

+3 318 576 2228

Website:

blablacar.com

Other from Messina to Taormina

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$4.50

Bus operators

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:

800 21 10 20

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

saisautolinee.it/

Bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Catania

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$7.62–$10.80

Etna Trasporti

Phone:

+39 06 164160

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

etnatrasporti.it/

Bus from Catania viale della Libertà to Capo

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$4.95–$6.10

Interbus

Phone:

+39 0935 22 460

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

interbus.it/

Bus from Catania viale della Libertà to Capo

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.59–$10.16

What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina is to rideshare which costs $3.85 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $8.70 - $13.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Isola Bella, Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina. However, there are services departing from Messina Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Capo Taormina via Catania viale della Libertà. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Isola Bella, Taormina?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Taormina-Giardini. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina?

The distance between Messina and Isola Bella, Taormina is 49 km. The road distance is 49.8 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $4.67 - $9.24 .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina?

The train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini takes 59 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina bus from?

Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina train from?

Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina?

The best way to get from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $4.67 - $9.24 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.33 - $18.48 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina bus arrive?

Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Viale della Libertà station.

Where does the Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina train arrive?

Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Taormina-Giardini station.

Can I drive from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina?

Yes, the driving distance between Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina is 50 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina.

Where can I stay near Isola Bella, Taormina?

There are 2786+ hotels available in Isola Bella, Taormina. Prices start at $74.23 per night.

Can I share a ride from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Messina and Isola Bella, Taormina. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Isola Bella

Isola Bella (Sicilian: Ìsula Bedda) is a small island near Taormina, Sicily, southern Italy. Also known as the Pearl of the Ionian Sea, it is located within a small bay on the Ionian Sea; it was a private property, for a time owned by Florence Trevelyan, until 1990, when it was bought by the Region of Sicily, being turned into a nature reserve, administered by the Italian branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature. There is a narrow path that often connects the island to the mainland beach. The island is surrounded by sea grottos and has a small and rather rocky beach which is a popular destination for sunbathers.

Ancient theatre of Taormina

The ancient theatre of Taormina (Italian: Teatro antico di Taormina) is an ancient Greek theatre in Taormina, Sicily, built in the third century BC.

Palazzo Corvaia

Palazzo Corvaja (sometimes spelt Palazzo Corvaia) is a medieval palace in Taormina, Sicily, Italy. It was principally built at the end of the 14th century and is named after one of the oldest and most prominent families of Taormina, which owned it from 1538 to 1945.

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Two ways to Travel from Messina to Isola Bella, Taormina

Transport providers

Train operators

Trenitalia

Trenitalia Intercity

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Bus operators

SAIS Autolinee

Etna Trasporti

Interbus

Questions and Answers

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