What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Taormina?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Taormina is to fly and train which costs €60 - €220 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Taormina?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Taormina is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Fier and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 56m.

How far is it from Athens to Taormina?

The distance between Athens and Taormina is 870 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Taormina without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Taormina without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 24h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Taormina?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Athens to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Taormina bus from?

Athens to Taormina bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Taormina bus arrive?

Athens to Taormina bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Fier station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Taormina?

Taormina is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 2:20 AM in Athens and 1:20 AM in Taormina.

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 3012+ hotels available in Taormina.

Athens to Taormina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Taormina by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
6h 11m
€64–214
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
24h 58m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Patrascar
2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Taorminacar
25h 34m
€162–364
Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
26h 38m
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane ATH - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
11h 54m
€83–176
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
29h 19m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
31h 56m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Athens Larissis Station
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
33h 5m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Taormina. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athens to Taormina-Giardini via Larissa, Larisa, Elbasan, Elbasan, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 24h 58m.

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