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Badia Vecchia
Museum within the Badia Vecchia tower, displaying archaeological material linked to Taormina and the surrounding area.
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£2
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£2
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
10 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
20 m
Buses on 10 Oct
2
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Giardini Naxos to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Giardini Naxos to Taormina will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £2.
On Sat 10 Oct, we found 2 buses from Giardini Naxos to Taormina, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 3 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 30 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.




Take a bus from Giardini Naxos to Taormina and enjoy the approximately 3 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55.
Distance 3 km |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 5 days |
The table below shows live departures for Giardini Naxos to Taormina coaches for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:30 Giardini Naxos | 0h10 | 6:40 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Giardini Naxos | 0h30 | 13:30 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Public garden created by Florence Trevelyan, with exotic plants, shaded paths and viewpoints over the sea and the theatre area.
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Historic casual venue known for Sicilian pastries, granita and light meals, with a Belle Époque atmosphere in the heart of Taormina.
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Taormina is pricier than many Sicilian towns, with higher hotel and restaurant prices in peak season, while local buses and cafés remain fairly reasonable.
Service is often included or rounded in. Restaurants: leave 5-10% for excellent service. Cafés: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare.
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