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How to get fromPatras to Taorminaby busferry, plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Patras to Taormina by busferry, plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ZTH - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    13h 34m
    €116–288

  2. Bus, shuttle to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vlorë to Tirana, Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane TIA - CTA
    4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    15h
    €76–229

  3. Ferry, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    2. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    3. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Tresmestieri to Taorminacar car
    23h 14m
    €182–277

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, train via Naples

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Brindisi to Napoli Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Ic
    5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    25h 51m

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus bus
    28h 34m

  6. Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    10h 3m
    €79–222

  7. Bus to Preveza Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus bus
    2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PVK - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    13h 9m
    €150–372

  8. Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Aigio to Ioanninabus bus
    2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane IOA - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    14h 7m
    €172–387

  9. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    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
    26h 45m

  10. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    29h 1m

  11. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    3. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    29h 3m
    €158–357

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 675.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Patras to Taormina. However, you can take the vehicle to Zakynthos, walk to Zakynthos, take the bus to Zakinthos Airport, walk to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) 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 vehicle from Patras to Taormina via Patras, Bari M.ma, Villa S. Giovanni, and Tresmestieri in around 23h 14m.

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