There are 6 ways to get from Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Palermo to Giardini Naxos582
4h 54m€23–33Bus via Catania
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Central Bus StationSais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Tombe Bizantine
5h 18m€16–27Train
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale5354 / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-GiardiniRe / ...
5h 4m€17–50Drive 231.4 km
- Drive from Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus231.4 km
3h 20m€37–53Fly, train
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)PMO - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
6h 19m€79–231Train, bus
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale5506 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Tombe Bizantine
5h 42m€29–39
Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus is to bus via Catania which costs €16 - €28 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Taormina Terminal Bus via Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Messina Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Palermo and Taormina Terminal Bus is 270 km. The road distance is 231.4 km.
The best way to get from Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus, including transfers.
Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.
Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Taormina Terminal Bus, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Giardini Naxos 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Taormina Terminal Bus via Messina Centrale and Taormina-Giardini in around 5h 4m.
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- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–470
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–470
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Website
- dat.dk
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Pantelleria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–180
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Lampedusa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–180
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €29–45
Train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €6–9
Train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €6–9
Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Palermo to Giardini Naxos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
- Phone
- +39 0935 22 460
- Website
- interbus.it
Bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Tombe Bizantine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- interbus.it
- Phone
- +39 06 164160
- info@etnatrasporti.it
- Website
- etnatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Tombe Bizantine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- etnatrasporti.it
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Giardini Naxos station.
Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Palermo to Taormina Terminal Bus.
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