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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Taormina is to fly and train which costs €60 - €250 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Taormina is to fly and train which takes 7h 10m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Taormina. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Esenler Otogar, Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and Taormina?

No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Roma Tiburtina and Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Turkey to Taormina?

The distance between Turkey and Taormina is 1341 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Taormina without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train via Kateríni which takes 37h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Turkey to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Taormina bus from?

Turkey to Taormina bus services, operated by Luks Tempo Turizm, depart from Esenler Otogar station.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Taormina train from?

Turkey to Taormina train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Turkey to Taormina bus arrive?

Turkey to Taormina bus services, operated by Luks Tempo Turizm, arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Taormina?

Taormina is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 2:10 AM in Turkey and 1:10 AM in Taormina.

Where does the Turkey to Taormina train arrive?

Turkey to Taormina train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 3340+ hotels available in Taormina.

Turkey to Taormina - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Turkey to Taormina by plane, train, bus, busferry, night train, car, 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.

Fly from Istanbul, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
7h 10m
€117–316
Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ESB - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
9h 16m
€62–246
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Kateríni
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Katerinibus
2. Take the bus from Kateríni to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
37h 46m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
2d 6h
€227–452
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa S. Giovannicar
4. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
5. Drive from Tresmestieri to Taorminacar
25h 31m
€274–419
Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, train
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ADB - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
8h 54m
€136–325
Fly from Antalya Airport, train
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane AYT - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
9h 20m
€106–328
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SAW - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
9h 30m
€67–766
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Pogradec to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
40h 37m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
4. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
44h 58m

Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,341.5 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Turkey and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Turkey to Taormina. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Taormina-Giardini via Katerini, Kateríni, Vlore , station, Vlorë, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, and Messina Centrale in around 37h 46m.

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