What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Isola Bella (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Isola Bella (Island) is to bus via Catania which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Isola Bella (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Isola Bella (Island) is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs €30 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Isola Bella (Island)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Giardini Naxos Bus Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Isola Bella (Island)?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Taormina-Giardini. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Rome to Isola Bella (Island)?

The distance between Rome and Isola Bella (Island) is 622 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Isola Bella (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Isola Bella (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rome to Isola Bella (Island)?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Rome to Isola Bella (Island), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Isola Bella (Island) bus from?

Rome to Isola Bella (Island) bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Isola Bella (Island) train from?

Rome to Isola Bella (Island) train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Isola Bella (Island)?

The best way to get from Rome to Isola Bella (Island) is to bus via Catania which takes 11h 30m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Rome to Isola Bella (Island) bus arrive?

Rome to Isola Bella (Island) bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Giardini Naxos Bus Station.

Where does the Rome to Isola Bella (Island) train arrive?

Rome to Isola Bella (Island) train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Taormina-Giardini station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Isola Bella (Island)?

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Where can I stay near Isola Bella (Island)?

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Rome to Isola Bella (Island) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Isola Bella (Island) by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, train (Trenitalia), car, or car ferry

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Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
4h 27m
€33–130
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
8h 9m
Bus via Catania
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania Via D'Amicobus
2. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Tombe Bizantinebus
11h 30m
€35–54
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Termini to Taormina-Giardininighttrain Ini
10h 18m
€65–130
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane FCO - REG
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
6h 1m
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
9h 16m
€70–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Giardini Naxos Bus Stationbus Itabus
15h 20m
€60–130
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Isola Bella (Island)car
7h 33m
€131–198

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 621.6 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Isola Bella (Island), Sicily, Italy?

You can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Taormina - Tombe Bizantine via Catania Via D'Amico and Catania via Archimede in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Roma Termini to Taormina-Giardini 5 times a day. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 10h 18m.

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