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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
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Giardini Naxos to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Giardini Naxos to Taormina will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 2 buses that leave Giardini Naxos for Taormina on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 3 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 10 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.




| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Giardini Naxos to Taormina buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:50 PM Giardini Naxos | 0h10 | 12:00 AM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
![]() | 6:30 AM Giardini Naxos | 0h10 | 6:40 AM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Giardini Naxos to Taormina and enjoy the approximately 1 miles (3 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 376 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55.
Distance 1 miles (3 km) |
Average bus duration 23m |
Buses per day 376 |
Direct buses 376 |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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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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