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Palazzo Corvaja
A medieval palace that often hosts civic exhibitions and cultural displays; notable for its Arab-Norman-Gothic architecture in central Taormina.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ali Terme to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ali Terme to Taormina:
A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ali Terme to Taormina costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.77 (€0.63). The journey takes 50m versus 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Interbus S.p.A..
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Ali Terme to Taormina buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:30 PM Ali Terme | 1h10 | 3:40 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Ali Terme | 0h30 | 3:10 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Ali Terme | 1h10 | 11:00 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ali Terme to Taormina run on average 7 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:55, the last at 23:32. The fastest bus covers the 13 miles (21 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 13 miles (21 km) |
Average bus duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 23m |
First bus 5:55 AM |
Last bus 11:32 PM |
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