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

The cheapest way to get from Taormina to Crete is to train and fly which costs €85 - €290 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taormina to Crete is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Taormina and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Taormina to Crete. However, there are services departing from Taormina Via Luigi Pirandello and arriving at Heraklion via Giardini-Naxos, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Vlore , station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 40m.

How far is it from Taormina to Crete?

The distance between Taormina and Crete is 1072 km.

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

The best way to get from Taormina to Crete without a car is to train and Bus and bus and ferry which takes 35h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 19h 57m to get from Taormina to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taormina to Crete bus from?

Taormina to Crete bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Giardini-Naxos station.

Where does the Taormina to Crete bus arrive?

Taormina to Crete bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Brindisi station.

What is the time difference between Taormina and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Taormina. It is currently 4:18 PM in Taormina and 5:18 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Crete.

Taormina to Crete - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Taormina to Crete by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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.

Train, fly to Sitia Airport
best
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane CTA - JSH
19h 57m
€156–254
Train, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane CTA - HER
5h 4m
€88–284
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbus
4. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
5. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
35h 32m
Train, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane CTA - CHQ
9h 2m
€114–394
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Giardini-Naxos to Brindisibus
2. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbus
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
4. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Heraklionbusferry
35h 40m
Train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Korinthosbus
4. Take the train from Corinth to Piraeustrain Re
5. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Abs / ...
41h 20m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Durrësbusferry
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
2d 1h

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sitia Airport (JSH) flights

5Weekly Planes

17h 25mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Taormina to Crete.

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Distance: 1,071.6 km
Duration: 19h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Taormina to Crete. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania Via Archimede, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, then fly to Sitia Airport (JSH). Alternatively, you can take a train from Taormina-Giardini to Heraklion via Lamezia Terme C., Brindisi, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Vlorë, Vlore , station, Ioannina, and Ioannina in around 35h 32m.

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