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How to get fromTaormina to Paolaby train, ferry, night train, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 4 ways to get from Taormina to Paola by train, ferry, night train, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train, ferry

    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
    3h 55m

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Taormina-Giardini to Paolanighttrain night train Ini
    5h 25m
    €21–40

  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 Paolacar car
    3h
    €52–85

  4. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Paolatrain train Ic
    4h 18m
    €23–50

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  • Distance: 216.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Taormina, Italy and Paola, Calabria, Italy?

Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Taormina-Giardini to Paola 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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