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Matera to Taormina

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Matera, Italy → Taormina, Italy

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Ten ways to Travel from Matera to Taormina

Composite routes from Matera to Taormina

Cheapest
Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$34.30–$393.83
Plane from Naples International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$30.49–$419.24

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Naples International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.03–$228.68

Neos

Website:
neosair.it/
Plane from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.38–$241.38

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Matera to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.95–$39.38
Bus from Matera to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.41–$35.57

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Giardini
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.79–$26.68

Sita Sud

Phone:
+39 080 579 0211
Website:
sitasudtrasporti.it/
Bus from Matera to Scanzano
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.83–$8.89
Bus from Matera to Policoro
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.08–$9.53

Autolinee Smaldone

Phone:
+39 0835518607
Website:
autolineesmaldone.it/
Bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.83–$5.34

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

Phone:
+39 0912742800
Website:
saistrasporti.it/
Bus from Scanzano Jonico to Giardini-Naxos
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$44.47

Pugliairbus

Phone:
+39 080 5790211
Website:
bari.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it/puglia-airbus/
Bus from Matera to Scanzano
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.99–$12.70
Bus from Matera to Policoro
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$12.70

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.46–$10.80
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Taormina-Giardini
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.59–$12.07
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Metaponto to Villa
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.14–$34.30
Train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.89
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Taormina-Giardini
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$19.06

Other operators

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.09–$3.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Taormina is to bus via Policoro which costs $21.74 - $36.96 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Taormina is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 22m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Taormina station. However, there are services departing from Matera and arriving at Giardini Naxos Station via Scanzano Jonico and Giardini-Naxos - St John Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Matera to Taormina?

The distance between Matera and Taormina is 416 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Taormina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 25m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Matera to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Taormina bus from?

Matera to Taormina bus services, operated by Sita Sud, depart from Matera station.

Where does the Matera to Taormina bus arrive?

Matera to Taormina bus services, operated by Sita Sud, arrive at Scanzano Jonico station.

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 2786+ hotels available in Taormina. Prices start at $74.23 per night.
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