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Museo Archeologico di Naxos
Museum inside the archaeological park with finds from ancient Naxos, useful for understanding the Greek settlement and trade.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Catania to Giardini Naxos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Giardini Naxos will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 2 buses from Catania to Giardini Naxos, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 46 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.
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Buses from Catania to Giardini Naxos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:28, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 39 km distance in 54m.
Distance 39 km |
Average bus duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 54m |
First bus 4:28 |
Last bus 23:10 |
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The table below shows live departures for Catania to Giardini Naxos coaches for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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BUS L724A | 10:04 Catania Centrale | 1h46 | 11:50 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
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BUS L734F | 6:59 Catania Centrale | 1h46 | 8:45 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum inside the archaeological park with finds from ancient Naxos, useful for understanding the Greek settlement and trade.
Nearby museum in Taormina focused on Sicilian folk arts, costumes and traditions; a worthwhile cultural stop close to Giardini Naxos.
Art and archaeology displays in a historic Taormina palace, combining changing exhibitions with a central location near Giardini Naxos.
Wide seaside promenade with beach views, benches and easy strolling, especially pleasant at sunset and during the evening passeggiata.
Long bayfront stretch popular for walking, sea views and access to beaches, giving a clear sense of Giardini Naxos's resort character.
Central square near the waterfront, used for local events and a practical starting point for exploring the old town and promenade.
Pasta alla Norma is a Sicilian pasta with aubergine, tomato, basil and salted ricotta, closely tied to eastern Sicily and loved for its simple, bold flavours.
Arancini are stuffed, breaded rice balls, often filled with ragù, peas and cheese. They are a classic Sicilian street food eaten across the Taormina and Naxos area.
Caponata is a sweet-sour aubergine dish with tomato, celery, capers and olives. It is a staple Sicilian antipasto with strong local identity.
Traditional Sicilian seafood restaurant near the seafront, known for fresh fish, pasta and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Well-known casual restaurant serving Sicilian classics, pizza and seafood in a friendly setting popular with visitors and locals.
Refined seafood-focused dining with Sicilian dishes and sea views, suited to a slower dinner by the waterfront.
Moderate for Sicily: dining is reasonable, but seafront hotels in summer raise overall costs. Local buses and trains to Taormina and Catania are fairly affordable.
Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Taormina Bus Terminal -> Taormina centre
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