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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Taormina is to fly and train which costs €80 - €310 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Taormina is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €80 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Ioannina, Vlorë and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 28m.

How far is it from Crete to Taormina?

The distance between Crete and Taormina is 1073 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Taormina without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train via Ioánnina which takes 35h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 16h 44m to get from Crete to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crete to Taormina bus from?

Crete to Taormina bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Crete to Taormina bus arrive?

Crete to Taormina bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Ioannina station.

What is the time difference between Crete and Taormina?

Taormina is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 8:11 AM in Crete and 7:11 AM in Taormina.

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 3012+ hotels available in Taormina.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Crete to Taormina by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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 from Sitia Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane JSH - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
16h 44m
€132–413
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane HER - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
5h 51m
€81–306
Bus and ferry, bus, train via Ioánnina
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
35h 30m
Fly from Chania International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CHQ - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
8h 19m
€118–384
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Fierbus
3. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
37h 59m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
39h 39m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
4. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
42h 28m
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Lushnjëbus
3. Take the busferry from Lushnjë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
47h 45m

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

3Weekly Planes

22h 15mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crete to Taormina.

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Distance: 1,073.3 km
Duration: 16h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Crete to Taormina. However, you can 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 vehicle from Heraklion to Taormina-Giardini via Ioannina, Ioannina, Vlorë, Vlorë, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Corso Umberto I, Brindisi, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 35h 30m.

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