There are 4 ways to get from Taormina to Palermo by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus via Catania • 4h 38m
3 alternative options
Train • 5h 9m
Bus • 5h 19m
Drive • 2h 56m
Taormina to Palermo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taormina to Palermo is to bus via Catania which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Taormina to Palermo is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Taormina to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello and arriving at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello via Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Taormina to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Taormina-Giardini and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Messina Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Taormina and Palermo is 267 km. The road distance is 264 km.
The best way to get from Taormina to Palermo without a car is to bus via Catania which takes 4h 38m and costs €15 - €26.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Taormina to Palermo, including transfers.
Taormina to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Giardini Naxos station.
Taormina to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Taormina-Giardini station.
The best way to get from Taormina to Palermo is to bus via Catania which takes 4h 38m and costs €15 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 9m.
- Distance: 266.8 km
- Duration: 4h 38m
What companies run services between Taormina, Italy and Palermo, Italy?
You can take a bus from Taormina to Palermo via Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taormina to Palermo via Messina Centrale in around 5h 9m.
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €8
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €7 - €8
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €27 - €30
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €7
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
- Phone
- +39 0935 22 460
- Website
- interbus.it
Bus from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello to Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €9
- Schedules at
- interbus.it
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Giardini Naxos to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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More Questions & Answers
Taormina to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.
Taormina to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taormina to Palermo is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Taormina to Palermo.
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