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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Taormina is to bus and train and fly which costs €80 - €240 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Taormina is to bus and train and fly which takes 10h 40m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Patras and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Patras and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Agrínio, Vlorë and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.

How far is it from Patras to Taormina?

The distance between Patras and Taormina is 982 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Taormina without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 29h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 44m to get from Patras to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patras to Taormina bus from?

Patras to Taormina bus services, operated by KTEL of Aetolia-Acarnania S.A., depart from Patras station.

Where does the Patras to Taormina bus arrive?

Patras to Taormina bus services, operated by KTEL of Aetolia-Acarnania S.A., arrive at Agrinio station.

What is the time difference between Patras and Taormina?

Taormina is 1h behind Patras. It is currently 2:43 PM in Patras and 1:43 PM in Taormina.

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 2848+ hotels available in Taormina.

Patras to Taormina - 7 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Patras to Taormina by car, ferry, bus, busferry, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Patras to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisiferry
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
18h 44m
€156–236
Ferry, train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
29h 52m
€80–226
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Patras to Agriniobus
2. Take the bus from Agrínio to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
4. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
29h 43m
Bus to Preveza Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PVK - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
13h 5m
€143–421
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
28h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Ρίο, Ferry Boat to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
31h 38m
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
10h 40m
€80–235

Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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7h 26mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Patras to Taormina.

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Distance: 981.5 km
Duration: 18h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Patras to Taormina. However, you can drive to Port Of Igoumenitsa, take the ferry to Porto di Brindisi, drive to Villa San Giovanni, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, then drive to Taormina. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patras to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Agrinio, Agrínio, Vlorë, Vlorë, Catania Via D'Amico, and Catania via Archimede in around 29h 43m.

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