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How to get fromScalea to Taorminaby train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    4h 12m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Castiglione Cosentintrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Rende to Messinabus bus 582
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    7h 28m
    €32–48

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Scalea to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Taorminacar car
    4h 6m
    €62–99

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  • Distance: 272.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Scalea to Taormina. However, you can take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Taormina-Giardini via Castiglione Cosentin, Rende, Messina, and Messina Centrale in around 7h 28m.

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