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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 Paola

    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 Paolatrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Castiglione Cosentin to Sibaritrain train Re
    5. Take the train from Sibari to Metapontotrain train Ic
    8h 29m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Giardini-Naxos to Policorobus bus
    8h 35m
    €28–41

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Taormina to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Metapontocar car
    4h 45m
    €76–120

  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 44m

  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 36m

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  • Distance: 379.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Giardini-Naxos to Policoro twice daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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