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How to get fromTaormina to Metapontoby train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Taormina to Metaponto by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry via Santa Eufemia Lamezia (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain train Ic
    7h 9m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Giardini-Naxos to Scanzano Jonicobus bus
    8h 21m
    €29–39

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Taormina to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Metapontocar car
    4h 45m
    €76–125

  4. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Metapontotrain train Ic
    9h 46m

  5. Bus via Tarsia

    1. Take the bus from Taormina to Tarsia A3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tarsia to Metapontobus bus 1586
    11h 35m
    €122–167

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  • Distance: 370 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Giardini-Naxos to Scanzano Jonico twice daily. Tickets cost €26–35 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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