What is the cheapest way to get from Taormina to Basilicata?

The cheapest way to get from Taormina to Basilicata is to bus via Policoro which costs €35 - €50 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taormina to Basilicata?

The fastest way to get from Taormina to Basilicata is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 8m and costs €85 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Taormina and Basilicata?

No, there is no direct bus from Taormina to Basilicata. However, there are services departing from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello and arriving at Potenza - Viale del Basento via Giardini-Naxos and Scanzano Jonico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Taormina and Basilicata?

No, there is no direct train from Taormina to Basilicata. However, there are services departing from Taormina-Giardini and arriving at Potenza Centrale via Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Taormina to Basilicata?

The distance between Taormina and Basilicata is 501 km.

How do I travel from Taormina to Basilicata without a car?

The best way to get from Taormina to Basilicata without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Taormina to Basilicata?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Taormina to Basilicata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taormina to Basilicata bus from?

Taormina to Basilicata bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Giardini-Naxos station.

Where do I catch the Taormina to Basilicata train from?

Taormina to Basilicata train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Taormina-Giardini station.

Where does the Taormina to Basilicata bus arrive?

Taormina to Basilicata bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Scanzano Jonico station.

Where does the Taormina to Basilicata train arrive?

Taormina to Basilicata train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Battipaglia station.

Where can I stay near Basilicata?

There are 259+ hotels available in Basilicata.

Taormina to Basilicata - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Taormina to Basilicata by train, ferry, bus, night train, car, car ferry, or plane

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Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Battipagliatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
8h 56m
Bus via Policoro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Giardini-Naxos to Scanzano Jonicobus
2. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Potenza - Viale del Basentobus
9h 28m
€36–48
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Taormina-Giardini to Battipaglianighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
10h 5m
€48–97
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Taormina to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Potenzacar
5h 8m
€86–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taormina to Battipagliabus Catania– Dortmund
2. Take the bus from Battipaglia to Potenzabus N525 / ...
10h 3m
Train, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
5h 45m
€44–139
Train, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Potenza Centraletrain
7h 17m
€56–208

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 501.3 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Taormina, Italy and Basilicata, Italy?

You can take a bus from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello to Potenza - Viale del Basento via San Giovanni, Giardini Naxos, Giardini-Naxos, and Scanzano Jonico in around 9h 28m.

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