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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
$2
Average price
$2
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chianchitta-pallio to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chianchitta-pallio to Taormina will cost around $2 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 5 buses that leave Chianchitta-pallio for Taormina on Tue, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 5 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 20 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Chianchitta-pallio to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 3 miles (5 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$2 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chianchitta-pallio to Taormina:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chianchitta-pallio to Taormina costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Chianchitta-pallio to Taormina buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:45 PM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h20 | 4:05 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h20 | 5:05 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h20 | 6:05 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h20 | 7:05 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h20 | 9:05 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Chianchitta-pallio to Taormina run on average 47 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 47 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:27. The fastest bus covers the 3 miles (5 km) distance in 5m.
Distance 3 miles (5 km) |
Average bus duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 47 |
Fastest bus 5m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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