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

The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Taormina is to bus and train which costs €20 - €45 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scalea to Taormina is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 6m and costs €60 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Scalea and Taormina?

No, there is no direct train from Scalea to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Paola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Scalea to Taormina?

The distance between Scalea and Taormina is 273 km.

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

The best way to get from Scalea to Taormina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Scalea to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scalea to Taormina train from?

Scalea to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.

Where does the Scalea to Taormina train arrive?

Scalea to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Paola station.

How do I get a train ticket from Scalea to Taormina?

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Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 3368+ hotels available in Taormina.

Scalea to Taormina - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
4h 58m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Cosenza Autostazionebus 7
2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Messinabus 582 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
7h 51m
€20–40
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Scalea to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Taorminacar
4h 6m
€61–97
Train
1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Paolatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Paola to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
5h 51m
€28–66

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 273 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Taormina-Giardini via Paola in around 5h 51m.

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