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How to get fromOtranto to Taorminaby bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Otranto to Taormina by bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re / ...
    9h 49m
    €42–57

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazionebus bus 106 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    10h 6m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Otranto to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Taorminacar car
    7h 25m
    €105–160

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazionebus bus
    2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BDS - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    7h 53m
    €77–186

Otranto to Taormina by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Otranto, Apulia, Italy and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Otranto to Taormina. However, you can take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Taormina-Giardini via Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione, Lecce, Lamezia Terme C., Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Messina Marittima, and Messina Centrale in around 10h 6m.

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