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 7m.

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 7m 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.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Taormina?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Treviso Centrale and Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

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 Naples which takes 35h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 do I catch the Istanbul to Taormina train from?

Istanbul to Taormina train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali 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 3:49 PM in Istanbul and 1:49 PM in Taormina.

Where does the Istanbul to Taormina train arrive?

Istanbul to Taormina train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 2907+ hotels available in Taormina.

Istanbul to Taormina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Taormina by plane, train, bus, busferry, night train, 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 7m
€103–279
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 52m
€101–299
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Naples
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari-Porto to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
35h 3m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Treviso Centraletrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Treviso Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
2d 4h
€266–481
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Vloracar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora 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
23h 57m
€270–419
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

€62Cheapest 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 7m

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 Istanbul to Taormina-Giardini via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Elbasan, Bari Porto, Bari-Porto, Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, and Napoli Centrale in around 35h 3m.

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