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

The cheapest way to get from Taormina to Polistena is to night train and bus which costs €10 - €17 and takes 5h 57m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Taormina and Polistena?

No, there is no direct bus from Taormina to Polistena. However, there are services departing from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello and arriving at Polistena via Giardini Naxos Bus Station, Villa San Giovanni and Mammola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

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 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Taormina to Polistena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taormina to Polistena bus from?

Taormina to Polistena bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Giardini Naxos Bus Station.

Where does the Taormina to Polistena bus arrive?

Taormina to Polistena bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione station.

Where can I stay near Polistena?

There are 359+ hotels available in Polistena.

Taormina to Polistena - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

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There are 4 ways to get from Taormina to Polistena by train, ferry, bus, night train, car, or car ferry

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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 55m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Mammolabus 301195
7h 7m
€10–18
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Taormina-Giardini to Gioia Tauronighttrain Ini
2. Take the bus from Gioia Tauro to Polistenabus Goia Tauro
5h 57m
€10–17
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Taormina to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Polistenacar
1h 46m
€35–59

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Distance: 115.2 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello to Polistena via Giardini Naxos Bus Station, Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione, Villa San Giovanni, and Mammola in around 7h 7m.

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How to get fromTaormina to Polistenaby train, ferry, bus, night train, car, or car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Taormina to Polistena by train, ferry, bus, night train, car, or car ferry

Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

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