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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Taormina is to bus which costs €55 - €210 and takes 24h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Taormina is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Bolzano South, Bologna Centrale and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Taormina?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Bolzano Bozen and Paola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Merano to Taormina?

The distance between Merano and Taormina is 1195 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Taormina without a car is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs €90 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Merano to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Taormina bus from?

Merano to Taormina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Taormina train from?

Merano to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Taormina?

The best way to get from Merano to Taormina is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €210 and takes 24h 16m.

Where does the Merano to Taormina bus arrive?

Merano to Taormina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Merano to Taormina train arrive?

Merano to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Paola station.

How do I get a train ticket from Merano to Taormina?

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Merano to Taormina - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Merano to Taormina by bus, plane, train, train (Trenitalia), night train, car ferry, 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.

Bus to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroporto
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)VRN - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
6h 24m
€84–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centrale486 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello
24h 16m
€58–205
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to PaolaFr
2. Take the train from Paola to Taormina-GiardiniIc
15h 27m
€93–256
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna CentraleFr
2. Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Taormina-GiardiniIni
20h 3m
€96–189
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BGY - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
8h 4m
€107–267
Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BZO - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
6h 43m
€361–553
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Padova Autostazione
2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Station
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-GiardiniRe
24h 23m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Merano to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Taormina
13h 43m
€209–303

Merano to Taormina by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

15h 27mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merano to Taormina.

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Distance: 1,195.3 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Taormina, Italy?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Taormina-Giardini via Bolzano Bozen and Paola in around 15h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Bolzano South, Bologna Centrale, Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station, and Catania via Archimede in around 24h 16m.

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