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How to get fromMonasterace Marina to Taorminaby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Monasterace Marina to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Monasterace-Stilo to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    4h 7m

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monasterace Marina to Villa San Giovannibus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    4h 23m
    €12–117

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Monasterace Marina to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Taorminacar car
    2h 35m
    €47–77

  4. Train, ferry via Reggio Calabria (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Monasterace-Stilo to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    4h 59m

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  • Distance: 201.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Monasterace Marina, Italy and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Monasterace Marina to Taormina. However, you can take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monasterace Marina to Taormina-Giardini via Villa San Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni, Messina Marittima, and Messina Centrale in around 4h 23m.

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