There are 3 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Taormina by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centraletrain 5512 / ...
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re / ...
3h 58m€52–76Drive 230.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Palermo (Region) to Taorminacar 230.2 km
2h 58m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
6h 42m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Taormina is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Taormina is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo (Region) to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Vicari and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo (Region) to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Roccapalumba-Alia and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Catania Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Palermo (Region) and Taormina is 231 km. The road distance is 230.2 km.
The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Taormina without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Palermo (Region) to Taormina, including transfers.
Palermo (Region) to Taormina bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Vicari station.
Palermo (Region) to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Roccapalumba-Alia station.
The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Taormina is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy and Taormina, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Palermo (Region) to Taormina-Giardini via Roccapalumba-Alia and Catania Centrale in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicari to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Palermo, Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, and Catania via Archimede in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- [email protected]
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Vicari to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo (Region) to Taormina bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Palermo station.
Palermo (Region) to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo (Region) to Taormina is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Palermo (Region) to Taormina.
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