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

The cheapest way to get from Taormina to Metaponto is to train and bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taormina to Metaponto is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 41m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Taormina and Metaponto?

No, there is no direct bus from Taormina station to Metaponto. However, there are services departing from Giardini Naxos Station and arriving at Metaponto - Scalo via Giardini-Naxos and Policoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Taormina and Metaponto?

No, there is no direct train from Taormina to Metaponto. However, there are services departing from Taormina-Giardini and arriving at Metaponto via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Taormina to Metaponto?

The distance between Taormina and Metaponto is 370 km.

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

The best way to get from Taormina to Metaponto without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €35 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Taormina to Metaponto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taormina to Metaponto bus from?

Taormina to Metaponto bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Giardini-Naxos station.

Where do I catch the Taormina to Metaponto train from?

Taormina to Metaponto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Taormina-Giardini station.

Train or bus from Taormina to Metaponto?

The best way to get from Taormina to Metaponto is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Taormina to Metaponto bus arrive?

Taormina to Metaponto bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Policoro station.

Where does the Taormina to Metaponto train arrive?

Taormina to Metaponto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

Where can I stay near Metaponto?

There are 1190+ hotels available in Metaponto.

Taormina to Metaponto - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Taormina to Metaponto by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, ferry, train, or car ferry

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
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain Ic
7h 24m
€36–86
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the bus from Messina to Sibaribus 582 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sibari to Metapontobus
9h 41m
€26–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Giardini-Naxos to Policorobus
8h 24m
€27–46
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Taormina to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Metapontocar
4h 41m
€60–89
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Metapontotrain Ic
9h 58m
€47–151

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taormina to Metaponto.

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Distance: 369.9 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Taormina-Giardini to Metaponto via Lamezia Terme C. and Metaponto in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Giardini-Naxos to Policoro twice daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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