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How to get fromMelbourne to Taorminaby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Taormina by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MEL - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    27h 13m
    €624–1,529

  2. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane MEL - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    32h 48m
    €479–1,337

  3. Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane MEL - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Ragusa Bus Terminal to Catania Via Archimedebus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    32h 43m
    €532–1,384

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration26h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,716.8 km
  • Duration: 27h 13m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Taormina. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

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