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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.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Taormina will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 1 buses that leave Catania for Taormina on Fri, Jun 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct buses cover the 43 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$8 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Taormina:
A train is $1 (€0.90) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Taormina costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:59AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:04AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:47PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Taormina buses for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 PM Catania | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Catania | 0h30 | 12:00 AM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Catania to Taormina run on average 167 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 166 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:28, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 167 |
Direct buses 166 |
Fastest bus 54m |
First bus 4:28 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
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