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How to get fromIsola Alicudi to Taorminaby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Isola Alicudi to Taormina by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alicudi to Lipariferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Lipari to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    5h 50m
    €57–109

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Alicudi to Palermoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus bus
    7h 43m
    €48–106

  3. Ferry, train via Palermo

    1. Take the ferry from Alicudi to Palermoferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    8h 8m
    €63–124

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Alicudi to Milazzoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Milazzo to Messinabus bus
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    6h 28m
    €52–96

Isola Alicudi to Taormina by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Isola Alicudi, Italy and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Isola Alicudi to Taormina. However, you can take the ferry to Lipari, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Alicudi to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Palermo, Vittorio Emanuele Istituto Nautico, Stazione Centrale Balsamo, Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, and Catania via Archimede in around 7h 43m.

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