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 Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Taormina to Basilicata?

The distance between Taormina and Basilicata is 538 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 which takes 8h 40m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m 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, depart from Taormina-Giardini station.

Train or bus from Taormina to Basilicata?

The best way to get from Taormina to Basilicata is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Policoro, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 9h 28m.

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, arrive at Salerno station.

How do I get a train ticket from Taormina to Basilicata?

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Where can I stay near Basilicata?

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Taormina to Basilicata - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Salernotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain Re
8h 40m
€57–128
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 night train from Taormina-Giardini to Battipaglianighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
9h 48m
€49–95
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Taormina to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry 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
€44–129
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 5m
€58–188

Taormina to Basilicata by train (Trenitalia)

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 538.4 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Taormina-Giardini to Potenza Centrale via Salerno in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, 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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