There are 5 ways to get from Taormina to Altomonte by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, ferry, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Paolatrain Ic
6h 47m€51–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus Itabus
- Take the bus from Cosenza to Altomontebus 117
8h 13m€16–22Bus via Giardini-Naxos
- Take the bus from Giardini-Naxos to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavorobus
- Take the bus from Cosenza to Altomontebus 117
7h 24m€22–29Drive, ferry
- Drive from Taormina to Messina Marittimacar
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Altomontecar
3h 21m€39–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the bus from Lamezia Terme to Cosenzabus 590 / ...
- Take the bus from Cosenza to Altomontebus 117
7h 55m€26–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taormina to Altomonte is to bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Taormina to Altomonte is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs €35 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Taormina to Altomonte. However, there are services departing from Taormina Via Luigi Pirandello and arriving at Altomonte via Giardini-Naxos and Cosenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Taormina and Altomonte is 287 km.
The best way to get from Taormina to Altomonte without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Taormina to Altomonte, including transfers.
Taormina to Altomonte bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Giardini-Naxos station.
The best way to get from Taormina to Altomonte is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Giardini-Naxos, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 7h 24m.
Taormina to Altomonte bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro station.
There are 184+ hotels available in Altomonte.
What companies run services between Taormina, Italy and Altomonte, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Taormina-Giardini to Paola once daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taormina Via Luigi Pirandello to Altomonte via Giardini Naxos San Giovanni Bus Stop, Giardini-Naxos, Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro, and Cosenza in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Taormina-Giardini to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
Train from Taormina-Giardini to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- info@saistrasporti.it
- Website
- saistrasporti.it
Bus from Giardini-Naxos to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://saistrasporti.it/en-US
Bus from Cosenza to Altomonte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- web.ferroviedellacalabria.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lamezia Terme to Cosenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0984 413001
- info@autoservizipreite.it
- Website
- autoservizipreite.it
Bus from Lamezia Terme to Cosenza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- autoservizipreite.com
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Lamezia Terme to Cosenza
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Cosenza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
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