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How to get fromTaormina to Athensby train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, night train, bus, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Taormina to Athens by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, night train, bus, or busferry

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CTA - ATH
    5h 19m
    €80–198

  2. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    1. Drive from Taormina to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Bari M.macar car
    4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry ferry Asf
    5. Drive from Patras to Athenscar car
    25h 52m
    €201–325

  3. Night train, train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the nighttrain from Taormina-Giardini to Lamezia Terme C.nighttrain night train Ini
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain train Ic
    3. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    26h 40m
    €117–216

  4. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Fierbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus bus
    29h 45m

  5. Train, bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë

    1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus bus
    30h 31m

  6. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Bari to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    30h 57m
    €158–281

Taormina to Athens by night train, train, bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration26h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 862.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Taormina to Athens. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), then take the taxi to Athens. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Taormina to Athens via Tresmestieri, Villa S. Giovanni, Bari M.ma, and Patras in around 25h 52m.

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