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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 Pozzallo to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pozzallo to Taormina:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pozzallo to Taormina costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 1h 47m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Pozzallo to Taormina buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:00 AM Pozzallo | 2h10 | 9:10 AM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Pozzallo | 2h00 | 7:30 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Pozzallo to Taormina run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:09, the last at 18:24. The fastest bus covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 5:09 AM |
Last bus 6:24 PM |
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