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 18m.

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 18m 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 Patra and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Vlorë and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 33m.

How far is it from Patras to Taormina?

The distance between Patras and Taormina is 1054 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 and train which takes 21h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 21h 43m 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 Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Patra station.

Where does the Patras to Taormina bus arrive?

Patras to Taormina bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Patras and Taormina?

Taormina is 1h behind Patras. It is currently 8:39 PM in Patras and 7:39 PM in Taormina.

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 2927+ hotels available in Taormina.

Patras to Taormina - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Patras to Taormina by bus, busferry, train, ferry, car, plane, car ferry, or shuttle

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

Bus, bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
21h 43m
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly, train
cheapest
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 18m
€81–235
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar
3. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
4. Drive from Messina Marittima to Taorminacar
24h 52m
€124–240
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 2m
€114–411
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry
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
27h 33m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
28h 33m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry
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 21m
€97–187
Ferry, car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Port of Corfuferry Asf
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Corfu to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Take the bus from Brindisi to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
39h 4m
€100–193
Bus, shuttle to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Vlorë to Tirana, Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TIA - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
14h 49m
€92–274

Patras to Taormina by ferry, car ferry, foot, bus, and train

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39h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,054.1 km
Duration: 21h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Patras to Taormina. However, you can take the bus to Vlorë, walk to Vlorë, take the vehicle to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, walk to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, take the line 3 bus to Brindisi - Corso Umberto I, walk to Brindisi, take the train to Lamezia Terme C., then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Patras to Taormina via Patras, Bari M.ma, Villa San Giovanni, and Messina Marittima in around 24h 52m.

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