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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 Fontane Bianche to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Fontane Bianche to Taormina:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fontane Bianche to Taormina costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
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Buses from Fontane Bianche to Taormina run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:45, the last at 15:20. The fastest bus covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 7:45 AM |
Last bus 3:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Service is often included or modest. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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