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UpphÀmtning
Din förare kommer att möta dig pÄ din adress i Taormina.
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Resa
Du kommer att resa bekvÀmt i 50 min.
Valfri sightseeing
Ren, bekvÀm bil
Professionell chaufför
Flaskvatten
Barnstolar
Handikappanpassad
Rökfri
HusdjursvÀnlig
AvlÀmning
Din förare kommer att slÀppa av dig pÄ din adress i Catania.
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Totalt
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FrÄgor och svar om att resa frÄn Taormina till Catania
What is the easiest way to get from Taormina to Catania?
If youâre seeking a hassle-free way to travel from Taormina to Catania, look no further! Daytrip is the perfect choice for those who want a smooth journey without the stress of delays or navigating public transport. Youâll be picked up from your accommodation in Taormina and dropped off directly at your accommodation in Catania, making it the most seamless option for traveling between the two cities.
Are there flights available from Taormina to Catania?
While Catania has its own airport, Taormina does not, so you cannot travel by air from one city to another. The closest airport to Taormina is Catania International Airport.
What is the driving distance from Taormina to Catania?
The driving distance from Taormina to Catania is 34 miles (55 km).
How do I get from Taormina to Catania?
There are several transfer options available for getting from Taormina to Catania, making the journey relatively easy. You can choose from public transport options like buses or trains, or opt for private car services such as taxis (which are usually overpriced) or Daytrip, which also allows you to explore en route.
Is Catania better than Taormina?
Itâs difficult to say which city is better, as it depends on your travel intentions. Taormina is perfect for a more relaxed stay, while Catania is ideal for those seeking a more active experience.
What is the fastest way to get from Taormina to Catania?
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Catania is by taking a train operated by Trenitalia, as some of the routes take just 40 to 50 minutes. However, you should also consider the time needed to get to the train station and from the station to your accommodation.
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Varje resenÀr förtjÀnar verklig insikt i kulturerna i de lÀnder de besöker. Och varje fantastisk plats pÄ jorden förtjÀnar att besökas och uppskattas. Vi tror att unik lokal kunskap och verklig mÀnsklig kontakt Àr oersÀttliga nÀr det gÀller att verkligen förstÄ en annan kultur.
Often overlooked by Italyâs mainland, the island of Sicily offers a distinctive experience. Not far from the active volcano Mount Etna is Catania, the second largest city on the island. Catania is renowned for its gray-hued streets, painted by volcanic ash, which gives the city a truly extraordinary charm.
While Taormina is celebrated for its medieval and Renaissance architecture, Catania proudly displays its Baroque heritage. Embark on your journey from Taormina to Catania and discover the east coast of Sicily!
Both cities, though not far from each other, are popular destinations in Sicily, but there's more to discover on your car trip from Taormina to Catania. The ride with Daytrip takes just 50 minutes but as you approach Catania you can stop for a bit to admire the worldâs oldest chestnut tree, Mount Etna which is the world's most active volcano, or stroll around the peaceful town of Aci Castello.
About Catania
Due to Catania's proximity to Mount Etna, the city is often referred to as "The Black City." As you explore the city, you will notice that the buildings have a darkened appearance from the soot and ash of the famous volcano. While some may see this as a drawback, it adds a unique charm to the city. Unfortunately, Catania has faced lava flows several times over the years. The most severe damage occurred in 1669 when parts of the city were permanently buried beneath a blanket of hot lava.
Cataniaâs resilience could be perfectly compared to a roller-coaster ride. Today, Catania is famous for its stunning Baroque architecture. But it is worth noting that this style adorned the city after a major earthquake struck Catania in 1693. Almost the entire city was in ruins, so extensive reconstruction works followed afterward, giving the city a unique character. To this day, Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, keeps reminding everyone of its presence by sprinkling the whole city with its soot.
Once you get to Piazza Duomo, the heart of Catania, you will notice Fontana dell'Elefante (or U Liotru, as locals call it), which is a statue of an elephant carrying an Egyptian obelisk. Elephants hold deep cultural significance in Catanese culture, both symbolically and folklorically. These strong animals represent the city's strength and resilience, especially towards natural disasters.
Catania has risen from the ashes like a phoenix several times. Each time the city faced destruction, Catania became stronger than before. Today, the cityâs resilience is not only evident in its architecture but also in the spirit of its locals.
From Taormina to Catania: travel tips
Before you embark on your journey from Taormina to Catania, check out our travel tips that will ensure an experience as smooth as possible during your stay in Catania.
### Have some euros in your pocket
Just as you might have noticed in Taormina, Catania is similar when it comes to payment methods. While cards are mostly accepted at tourist-oriented restaurants and shops, cash is generally preferred. Be sure to exchange some dollars before your trip to Sicily to avoid any inconvenience.
### Plan your meals
Be aware that some restaurants in Catania (or anywhere in Sicily) are closed between lunch and dinner, usually from 3 PM to 7 PM. It's important to plan your meals accordingly. Depending on the season you visit, the opening hours may vary. During the off-season, there are usually shorter hours. If you are planning to go to a specific restaurant, check their working hours online before your trip.
How to get from Taormina to Catania
Despite the cities not being far from each other, there are several Taormina to Catania transfer methods you can choose from:
### From Taormina to Catania by bus
The most affordable way to travel from Taormina to Catania is by bus. There are two main bus companies that offer routes between these two cities: Interbus and Etna Trasporti. Both of them offer a drive of approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. The tickets cost around $5.50 (âŹ5), making it the most budget-friendly option. The buses depart multiple times a day.
### From Taormina to Catania by train
However, trains are just slightly more expensive than buses which is why this mode of transportation is usually preferred for this route. You can get from Taormina to Catania with trains operated by Trenitalia, and the tickets cost around $6 (âŹ5.50). Some of these regional trains are quite fast and will take you to Catania in just 40 to 50 minutes. Just like buses, trains also depart several times a day.
### From Taormina to Catania by taxi
If you're seeking a more direct way to travel from Taormina to Catania, taking a taxi is an option. However, keep in mind that taxi drivers may charge higher rates for tourists, so it might not be the most cost-effective mode of transportation.
### From Taormina to Catania by private car service
The most convenient way of getting from Taormina to Catania is by private car service. Daytrip offers door-to-door services which means that your local driver will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off wherever your accommodation is located in Catania. Our experienced drivers speak English which means you can easily communicate with them and ask for recommendations, without worrying about the language barrier.
One of the best advantages Daytrip offers is that you can explore any of the sightseeing stops we offer, not limiting yourself to just a predefined route or schedule. The flexibility allows you to tailor your journey to your interests and pace, ensuring a more personalized and enjoyable travel experience.
Although the drive from Taormina to Catania is just 50 minutes long, you can explore some truly unique stops, such as not only the largest but also the oldest chestnut tree in the world with at least 2000 years of history, the famed Mount Etna that has played an important role into how Catania is shaped today, and Aci Castello, known for its rocky coastline.
Things to do when you get to Catania
Are you planning your itinerary and unsure which places to visit or what traditional dishes to try? We not only ensure a safe journey from Taormina to Catania but also provide recommendations for an unforgettable stay. Here are some suggestions we think youâll enjoy:
### Admire the Catania Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Agatha is the main star of Catania. Just like the rest of the city, this cathedral was also affected by the earthquake of 1693, completely destroying it. Not long after, it was not only rebuilt but also complemented by new elements over the years. Entry to this Baroque-style masterpiece is free, and inside, you will find the tomb of the famous Catanese composer Vincenzo Bellini.
### Explore the ruins of the amphitheater
Dive into the history by visiting the ancient Roman Amphitheater that was built in 2 A.D. from the volcanic rocks of Mount Etna. Back in the day, it had seats for 16,000 spectators, making it the largest amphitheater in Sicily.
### Soak in the sun at the beach
If youâre visiting Catania during the warmer months, donât miss out on exploring the nearby beaches! The most famous beach in this eastern Sicilian city is Playa di Catania. You can choose between the free public sections or the private areas that offer comfortable beach loungers and parasols. Stretching approximately 11 miles (18 km) along the cityâs coast, Playa di Catania is famous for its unique volcanic sand.
### Try the most mouth-watering local dishes
Sicilian gastronomy is among the most diverse in Italy, influenced by centuries of cultural interactions with Greeks, Arabs, Normans, and Spaniards, as well as its proximity to the sea. Here are some of the dishes from Catania that you should experience at least once during your stay:
Different pasta dishes: it is not Italy if there is no pasta. In Catania, you will find a variety of pasta that you should try, such as pasta alla norma, linguine ai frutti di mare, and paccheri with fresh tuna.
Granita con brioche: a dessert locals usually enjoy for breakfast. Granita is a half-frozen dessert with a granular-like texture, whereas brioche is a pastry with a buttery flavor.
* Minne di Sant'Agata: if youâre visiting in February during the Festival of Saint Agatha (from February 3rd to 5th), be sure to try Minne di Sant'Agata, a delicious pastry that translates to âthe breasts of Saint Agatha.â These pastries honor the memory of Saint Agatha and are a key part of the celebrations.
When is the best time to visit Catania
To fully immerse yourself in Catanese culture, plan your visit in February for the Saint Agatha festival. However, if you prefer warmer weather, the ideal time to visit Catania is from March to December. To escape the heat, consider avoiding July and August, as the temperatures can exceed 86°F (30°C). Additionally, be aware that from January to March and October to November, Catania experiences more rainfall than at other times of the year.
For pleasant weather and fewer tourist crowds (though not completely avoided), consider visiting between March and May or September and November.
Besök dessa sevÀrdheter lÀngs vÀgen
Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree
The worldâs oldest and largest chestnut tree once sheltered an entire house! Safe ArborÂ
Mount Etna
Europeâs largest and most active volcano is a UNESCO-listed wonderland for nature lovers. The Monster of MountainsÂ
Aci Castello
Itâs said the picturesque islands off the coast of this quiet fishing village were thrown at Odysseus by a cyclops. A Legendary CoastlineÂ
âJag anvĂ€nde denna tjĂ€nst för en transfer frĂ„n Split i Kroatien till Perast i Montenegro. Min upplevelse var exceptionell. Min chaufför Bojan var hjĂ€lpsam, informativ och sĂ„g till att min resa var bekvĂ€m och trevlig. Jag rekommenderar starkt denna tjĂ€nst.â
âVi var mycket nöjda med kvaliteten pĂ„ den service vi fick frĂ„n Day Trip. Vi hade tvĂ„ resor med Day Trip: den 31 augusti frĂ„n Aten till Lefkada och den 7 september frĂ„n Lefkada tillbaka till Aten. BĂ„da resorna inkluderade stopp vid natursköna platser i Grekland. BĂ„da förarna var utmĂ€rkta och tillmötesgĂ„ende. Vi vill dock sĂ€rskilt uppmĂ€rksamma Panos Peppas, som var vĂ„r förare frĂ„n Lefkada till Aten. Panos var otroligt trevlig och behaglig och levererade enastĂ„ende kundservice, som inkluderade att han tog hand om allt vĂ„rt bagage, gav oss kallt vatten under hela resan, försĂ„g oss med proteinbars, gav oss tryckt material om Korintkanalen (ett av de natursköna stoppen), tog reda pĂ„ och gav oss terminal- och gateinformation för vĂ„rt flyg hem, samt gav oss ett recept pĂ„ tzatziki.â
Recenserad av Tripadvisor-resenÀren Daydream20046758137
âVi Ă€lskar verkligen det hĂ€r företaget och har anvĂ€nt det mĂ„nga gĂ„nger genom Ă„ren för att ta oss frĂ„n A till B utan krĂ„nglet med att hyra bil sjĂ€lva. UtmĂ€rkta chaufförer varje gĂ„ng. Effektiva och professionella. Det Ă€r vĂ€rt varenda krona, och vi rekommenderar Ă€rligt Day Trip till alla. Deras femstjĂ€rniga betyg Ă€r vĂ€lförtjĂ€nt.â
âVi reste frĂ„n NĂŒrnberg till MĂŒnchen i en vacker Audi. Chauffören hĂ€mtade oss pĂ„ vĂ„rt hotell exakt vid den begĂ€rda tiden. Han fick oss till MĂŒnchen i god tid för vĂ„r nĂ€sta tur. Chauffören sĂ„g till att vi hade det bekvĂ€mt.â
âGonzalo frĂ„n Daytrip var vĂ„r chaufför och han var helt fantastisk. Han gjorde allt för att hitta oss eftersom vĂ„r mobiltĂ€ckning var dĂ„lig. Han vĂ€ntade tĂ„lmodigt i lobbyn tills vi kom, sĂ„ att han kunde köra oss frĂ„n Tulum Dreams Resort till vĂ„rt andra hotell i CancĂșn, en och en halv timme bort nĂ€ra flygplatsen inför vĂ„r hemresa. Han var artig, respektfull och vĂ€nlig. Han sĂ„g till att vi hade det bekvĂ€mt under hela resan. Snabb och effektiv. Jag rekommenderar detta företag eftersom det inte Ă€r lĂ€tt eller billigt att hitta en enkelresa frĂ„n Tulum till CancĂșn, och detta företag erbjuder en utmĂ€rkt tjĂ€nst till ett bra pris. Jag kommer definitivt att anvĂ€nda dem igen nĂ€r jag Ă€r i omrĂ„det CancĂșn/Tulum. Tack DayTrip och Gonzalo.â
âMarianna hĂ€mtade oss för att köra oss frĂ„n Heraklion till Chania. VĂ€dret var hemskt, och pĂ„ grund av detta kom Marianna nĂ„gra minuter sent. Hon kontaktade mig för att meddela det. Marianna bor i Chania och gjorde resan vĂ€ldigt intressant genom att berĂ€tta om lokala sevĂ€rdheter och saker att göra i Chania. Marianna Ă€r en sĂ€ker förare och vi kĂ€nde oss alla trygga med bĂ„de hastigheten och hur bra hon körde i det kraftiga regnet. Hon Ă€r en underbar person och talar flytande engelska. Vi rekommenderar verkligen Daytrip, och om du Ă€r i Heraklion eller Chania, se till att frĂ„ga efter Marianna.â
âJag anvĂ€nde tjĂ€nsten för att Ă„ka frĂ„n Luxor till Hurghada, Egypten. Ahmed H var vĂ„r chaufför och han var perfekt. Bilen var ny, ren, han hade vatten och snacks för oss och anpassade sig efter vĂ„ra stopp. Fantastisk service frĂ„n honom, jag rekommenderar det varmt.â
âVi anvĂ€nde Daytrip för tvĂ„ resor i Mexiko, och bĂ„da var fantastiska. SĂ„ bekvĂ€mt, och vi anlĂ€nde till varje destination i perfekt tid. BĂ„da förarna var otroliga, och vi kĂ€nde oss vĂ€ldigt trygga. En av vĂ„ra förare, Miguel, spelade dessutom den bĂ€sta musiken! Vi kommer definitivt att anvĂ€nda Daytrip pĂ„ vĂ„r nĂ€sta resa till Mexiko.â
Recenserad av Tripadvisor-resenÀren Golourdesduarte
âVi visste inte vad vi skulle förvĂ€nta oss av denna resa och bokade frĂ„n Australien. Vi letade frĂ„n början efter ett enkelt sĂ€tt att resa frĂ„n Granada till Malaga. Vi bestĂ€mde oss för att inte missa möjligheten att se nĂ„got extra pĂ„ vĂ€gen. Miguel övertrĂ€ffade verkligen vĂ„ra förvĂ€ntningar. Hans engelska var utmĂ€rkt (tyvĂ€rr talar vi mycket lite spanska), och han var mycket vĂ€nlig och hjĂ€lpsam. Vi njöt verkligen av att höra om regionerna nĂ€r vi passerade genom dem och Ă€ven att diskutera nĂ„gra av de lokala sĂ€tten. Miguel tog oss till Antequera som planerat och sĂ„g till att vi enkelt kunde fĂ„ vĂ„ra biljetter till attraktionerna utan nĂ„gon brĂ„dska. Vi blev upphĂ€mtade och avlĂ€mnade punktligt och njöt verkligen av vĂ„r resa. Förhoppningsvis kommer vi att Ă„tervĂ€nda till Spanien och vi kan anvĂ€nda denna tjĂ€nst igen nĂ„gon gĂ„ng.â
âAnd our recent trip from Taormina to Catania, Sicily was no exception. Our driver, Vitto, was outstanding! He interacted with our group of six in such a fun way. He was prompt in picking us up and skillful)and cheerful) in loading our many bags into the van. He took us into Catania for a three-hour stopover so that we would not have to spend all of this time waiting for our departure time at the airport. He knew right where to let us off in the city and where he would pick us up, with no problems. I had this same very satisfactory experience and satisfactory driver with Daytrip last summer on a drive from Porto to Sentra, Portugal. I will continue to recommend Daytrip to others. They are very efficient and are more reasonable than some of the other transfer companies. Plus they offer added stopovers.â
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För Daytrips privata tjĂ€nst kan du avboka för full Ă„terbetalning upp till 24 timmar före avresa. För Daytrip Pool delad skyttel erbjuder vi tre biljettalternativ vid bokning: Ej Ă„terbetalningsbar, Flexibel (avbokning 24 timmar före avresa) och Super-flexibel (avbokning upp till 15 minuter före avresa). Ăndringar som begĂ€rs inom 36 timmar beror pĂ„ förarens tillgĂ€nglighet, sĂ€rskilt under högsĂ€song.
VÀlj helt enkelt din start- och slutdestination via vÄr hemsida och ange ditt avresedatum och tid. BlÀddra och lÀgg till sightseeingstopp lÀngs vÀgen genom att följa bokningsinstruktionerna pÄ skÀrmen. Det Àr ett enkelt och roligt sÀtt att boka ditt nÀsta Àventyr! Om din önskade rutt inte finns pÄ vÄr webbplats kan du begÀra en anpassad resa.
Varje passagerare fÄr ha med sig en stor vÀska (74 x 53 x 28 cm) och en liten vÀska (56 x 36 x 23 cm). Lyxbilar kan endast rymma 2 stora vÀskor. Vi skickar alltid det fordon som bÀst passar dig och ditt bagage, sÄ se till att vÀlja den faktiska mÀngden bagage du reser med vid bokning. Om du har extra stort bagage eller Àr osÀker, kontakta oss.
I alla lÀnder utom USA kommer förarna att tillhandahÄlla lÀmpliga barnsÀkerhetsstolar - meddela oss vid bokningen hur mÄnga barn som kommer att resa. I USA krÀver vissa delstater att du tillhandahÄller egna barnsÀkerhetsstolar. VÀnligen kontakta Daytrip kundtjÀnst för att kontrollera vad som gÀller för din resa.
