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How to get fromLecce to Taorminaby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lecce to Taormina by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    8h 5m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Giardini-Naxosbus bus
    9h 23m
    €38–49

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lecce to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Taorminacar car
    6h 43m
    €98–151

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BDS - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    6h 43m
    €75–182

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Ic
    9h 19m
    €55–104

  6. Bus via Tarsia

    1. Take the bus from Lecce to Tarsia A3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tarsia A3 to Taorminabus bus
    13h 11m
    €132–197

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Lecce, Italy and Taormina, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Giardini-Naxos twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Taormina-Giardini via Lamezia Terme C. in around 9h 19m.

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