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 €65 - €200 and takes 10h 5m.

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 4m and costs €100 - €260.

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 1344 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 38h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Turkey to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Taormina train from?

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

What is the time difference between Turkey and Taormina?

Taormina is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 2:50 PM in Turkey and 1:50 PM 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 1623+ hotels available in Taormina.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Turkey to Taormina by plane, train, bus, busferry, night train, car, car ferry, 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.

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 4m
€101–259
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
cheapest
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
10h 5m
€65–194
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
38h 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
€227–456
Drive, car ferry, 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 San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Taorminacar
25h 28m
€258–390
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 48m
€126–295
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 14m
€96–268
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, train #2
1. Take the bus from Instabul 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 Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
40h 52m

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

7Weekly Planes

2h 27mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Turkey to Taormina.

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Distance: 1,343.9 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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 Via Archimede, 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 38h 46m.

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