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Cruise stopover in Messina: is it possible to get to Taormina?
Odilepires · 2025-11-24
Hi, I have a stopover in Messina—is it possible to get to Taormina without booking the ship’s excursions?
Cruise stopover in Messina: is it possible to go to Taormina?
Kurtinet · 2025-11-24
Hi,
If the stopover is long enough, you can take the train and then a bus up to Taormina. If it's only 4 hours, forget it...
Cruise stop in Messina: is it possible to go to Taormina?
Jibe2 · 2025-11-25
Hi there,
Taxis are waiting right outside the ship.
It’s the easiest and quickest option—best to share if you can.
Taormina is stunning, with a view of Mount Etna from the ancient theatre!
Best,
Cruise stopover in Messina: is it possible to go to Taormina?
Hyerois83 · 2025-11-25
Trains between Messina and Taormina are frequent (check the Trenitalia website). The trips take between 45 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes.
A taxi will cost around 80/100 €.