What is the cheapest way to get from Taormina to Polistena?

The cheapest way to get from Taormina to Polistena is to train and bus which costs €11 - €23 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taormina to Polistena?

The fastest way to get from Taormina to Polistena is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 46m and costs €35 - €60.

How far is it from Taormina to Polistena?

The distance between Taormina and Polistena is 115 km.

How do I travel from Taormina to Polistena without a car?

The best way to get from Taormina to Polistena without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Taormina to Polistena?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Taormina to Polistena, including transfers.

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Taormina to Polistena - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Taormina to Polistena by train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Gioia Taurotrain Re
4h 21m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Gioia Taurotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Gioia Tauro to Polistenabus Goia Tauro
5h 6m
€12–23
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Taormina to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Polistenacar
1h 46m
€35–58

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Distance: 115.2 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Taormina to Polistena. However, you can take the train to Messina Centrale, walk to Messina Marittima, take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Gioia Tauro, walk to Gioia Tauro, then take the line 423 bus to Polistena. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Taormina to Polistena via Tresmestieri and Villa S. Giovanni in around 1h 46m.

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