Mazzarò Cable Car - Taormina
Taormina Cable Car: the best way to get down to the sea!
Thanks to its modern, permanently connected monocable system, the Taormina cable car is composed of two clusters of four cabins each, with a capacity of up to 680 people per hour, ensuring efficiency and continuity even during peak periods.
Every year, over 850,000 people choose this comfortable, sustainable, and scenic means of transport to travel between the city and the sea, avoiding traffic and enjoying one of Sicily’s most iconic views.
Perfect for those who want to get around quickly without sacrificing the beauty of the landscape, the Mazzarò – Taormina cable car is the ideal way to start (or end) a day of culture, relaxation, and natural wonders.
Opening hours
The cable car operates daily from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. The frequency of the rides is every 15 minutes; in case of heavy traffic, the rides will be continuous.
Rates
Below are the updated fares for the Mazzarò – Taormina cable car.
Tourists and NON-Residents
Single ticket
Subscription
Residents
Single ticket
Season Ticket
Residents
Taormina
Resident Pass
Villagonia - Mazzarò - Spisone
NOTE: ASM Taormina is authorized to run promotions, including experimental ones, to encourage the use of public transport, parking, and the cable car.
Features
Taormina-Mazzarò Cable Car
Horizontal length
701,30 m
Total number of bunches
2
Inclined length
725,32 m
Number of vehicles per cluster
4
Difference in altitude
170,50 m
Number of vehicle spaces
12
Maximum slope
68%
Flow rate
652 p/h
Maximum ground clearance
30,05 m
Diameter of the load-bearing rope
50 mm
Maximum speed
5 m/s
Diameter of tensioning rope
40 mm
Maximum slope
0,3 m/s
Main engine power
2 x 183 KW
Total number of supports
10
Counterweight action
72000 daN
DO YOU NEED TO CONTACT US?
Area Manager
Mr. Carmelo Portugal
Plant Manager
Mr. Mario Spadaro
Tel. +39 0942 682408
Cel. +39 346 8658777
Cel. +39 329 1003844
How to reach the parking lot
Via Nazionale, 232, 98039 Mazzarò – Taormina (ME)
Where do you park to take the cable car?
At the Mazzarò parking lot.
What time does the cable car close?
Starting April 16, 2025, SUMMER hours will be in effect:
every day from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
WINTER hours: every day from 8:00 to 20:00.
The funicular runs regularly every 15 minutes.
Are pets allowed on the cable car?
Pets are allowed on board only if muzzled and on a leash.
Small dogs may travel in carriers, which are also available at the valley and mountain stations.
Highlights
Latest news on the cable car service