Cheap bus tickets from Catania to Taormina
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Bus from Catania to Taormina: Journey Information
There are 461 intercity buses per day from Catania to Taormina. Travelling by bus from Catania to Taormina usually takes around 1 hour and 14 minutes, but the fastest Etna Trasporti S.p.A. bus can make the trip in 55 minutes.
- Distance
- 26 mi (42 km)
- Shortest duration
- 55m
- Cheapest price
- $6.22
- Trips per day
- 461
- Most frequent service
- Etna Trasporti S.p.A.
- Bus lines
- 2
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Catania to Taormina Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Catania to Taormina:
See more detailsHow much is a bus ticket from Catania to Taormina?
Bus tickets for a trip from Catania to Taormina cost about $9 when you book at the cheapest time, 2 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Catania to Taormina by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Catania to Taormina in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $8 to $8. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 4, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Taormina this week, bus tickets are available starting at $8.
Average bus ticket prices from Catania to Taormina by month
Travelling from Catania to Taormina by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $8 whenever you decide to travel.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance, even by a couple of days, is the best way to find cheaper bus tickets.
What bus companies travel from Catania to Taormina?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Catania to Taormina that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Etna Trasporti S.p.A. usually offers more choice, with 270 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etna Trasporti S.p.A. | 270 | 1h 8m | $8.73 |
| Interbus S.p.A. | 191 | 1h 21m | $8.48 |
Book Etna Trasporti S.p.A. from Catania to Taormina from $7.92. There are 270 trips per day offered by Etna Trasporti S.p.A. from Catania to Taormina and you can expect on average to pay $8.73 for a Etna Trasporti S.p.A. ticket to Taormina. In Catania, Etna Trasporti S.p.A. departs to Taormina from Catania CBS and 3 other stations. In Taormina, Etna Trasporti S.p.A. arrives at Taormina Via Luigi Pirandello and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Etna Trasporti S.p.A. from Catania to Taormina takes 1 hour and 8 minutes, while the fastest available Etna Trasporti S.p.A. trip will get you to Taormina in 55 minutes.
On weekends, Etna Trasporti S.p.A. offers 258 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $7.92 for a weekend trip to Taormina.
Book Interbus S.p.A. from Catania to Taormina from $6.22. There are 191 trips per day offered by Interbus S.p.A. from Catania to Taormina and you can expect on average to pay $8.48 for a Interbus S.p.A. ticket to Taormina. In Catania, Interbus S.p.A. departs to Taormina from Viale Della Libertà 182 and 8 other stations. In Taormina, Interbus S.p.A. arrives at Via Luigi Pirandello and 4 other stations.
An average trip on Interbus S.p.A. from Catania to Taormina takes 1 hour and 21 minutes, while the fastest available Interbus S.p.A. trip will get you to Taormina in 55 minutes.
On weekends, Interbus S.p.A. offers 161 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $6.22 for a weekend trip to Taormina.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Catania to Taormina
There are 461 scheduled buses that travel from Catania to Taormina every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Catania to Taormina without transferring.
Trips per day
461
Direct trips
461
The bus takes an average of 1 hour and 14 minutes to cover the 42 kilometres from Catania to Taormina. However, the fastest bus only takes 55 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
26
Distance (km)
42
The first bus leaves at 6:00 a.m. and the last bus leaves at 11:10 p.m. To see the times for all buses from Catania to Taormina, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest bus
6:00am
Latest bus
11:10pm
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
Most crowded
Tuesday
Least crowded
Monday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Catania?
Main departure station: Catania CBS
Buses to Taormina leave from 10 stations in Catania.
All bus stations in Catania:
- Catania CBS
- Viale Della Libertà 182
- Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti, 37
- Fontanarossa Airport
- Catania Airport Bus Terminal
- Catania Piazza Trento
- Catania Piazza Cavour
- Catania Via Etnea
- Catania Gioeni Est
- Catania Piazza G. Verga - Tribunale
Where does the bus arrive in Taormina?
Main arrival station: Taormina Via Luigi Pirandello
Buses arrive in Taormina at 5 stations, depending on which bus line you are travelling with.
All bus stations in Taormina:
- Taormina Via Luigi Pirandello
- Via Luigi Pirandello
- Taormina Capo
- Taormina Via Nazionale
- Taormina Via Nazionale 175
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