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Museo Diocesano di Tropea
Small diocesan museum displaying sacred art, liturgical objects, and historic church treasures that illuminate Tropea’s religious heritage.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$20
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 9 m
Buses on Sep 19
3
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Taormina to Tropea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taormina to Tropea will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 buses from Taormina to Tropea, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 106 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 6 h 26 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 Taormina to Tropea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $20 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | 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 Taormina to Tropea:
A ferry is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taormina to Tropea costing on average $20 (€16).
A ferry is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taormina to Tropea costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Tropea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:03AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 6h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 04:23PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 02:34PM | Arrival Time 07:18PM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Taormina to Tropea buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:03 AM Taormina | 6h26 | 11:29 AM Tropea | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Taormina | 3h00 | 4:20 PM Tropea | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Taormina | 3h00 | 5:20 PM Tropea | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, ferry, and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Taormina to Tropea run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by ferry.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:01, the last at 16:30. The fastest bus covers the 65 miles (106 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 65 miles (106 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 6:01 AM |
Last bus 4:30 PM |
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