There are 5 ways to get from Taormina to Benestare by train (Trenitalia), train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bovalinotrain Ic
4h 29m€16–33Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus Itabus
- Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Bovalino Superiorebus 29
6h 5m€10–18Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
- Take the bus from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova to Bovalino Superiorebus 29
5h 13m€13–26Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Taormina to Tresmestiericar
- Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Benestarecar
2h 26m€41–68Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bovalinotrain Ic
4h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taormina to Benestare is to bus which costs €9 - €18 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Taormina to Benestare is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 26m and costs €40 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Taormina to Benestare. However, there are services departing from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello and arriving at Bovalino Superiore via Giardini Naxos Bus Station and Villa San Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Taormina to Benestare. However, there are services departing from Taormina-Giardini and arriving at Bovalino via Villa S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Taormina and Benestare is 160 km.
The best way to get from Taormina to Benestare without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €16 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Taormina to Benestare, including transfers.
Taormina to Benestare bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Giardini Naxos Bus Station.
Taormina to Benestare train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Taormina-Giardini station.
The best way to get from Taormina to Benestare is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €18 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Taormina, Italy and Benestare, Italy?
You can take a train from Taormina-Giardini to Benestare via Villa S.Giovanni and Bovalino in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello to Benestare via Giardini Naxos Bus Station, Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione, Villa San Giovanni, and Bovalino Superiore in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Taormina-Giardini to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bovalino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bovalino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova to Bovalino Superiore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Villa San Giovanni to Bovalino Superiore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- [email protected]
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
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More Questions & Answers
Taormina to Benestare bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione station.
Taormina to Benestare train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Villa S.Giovanni station.
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