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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Taormina is to fly and train which costs €100 - €280 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Taormina is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Instabul and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 30m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Taormina?

The distance between Istanbul and Taormina is 1344 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Taormina without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train via Caserta which takes 35h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Istanbul to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Taormina bus from?

Istanbul to Taormina bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Taormina bus arrive?

Istanbul to Taormina bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Taormina?

Taormina is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:47 AM in Istanbul and 6:47 AM in Taormina.

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 2924+ hotels available in Taormina.

Istanbul to Taormina - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Taormina by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, 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 Istanbul, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
7h 4m
€102–275
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SAW - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
9h 49m
€101–289
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Caserta
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Caserta stazionetrain
5. Take the train from Caserta to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
35h 12m
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Taorminacar
25h 25m
€278–404
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
39h 13m
Bus, bus and ferry, train #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Pogradec to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
39h 21m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
4. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
42h 30m

Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

8Weekly Planes

3h 35mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Taormina.

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Distance: 1,343.9 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Taormina. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) 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 bus from Instabul to Taormina-Giardini via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Ateneo, Bari Centrale, and Caserta in around 35h 12m.

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