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How to get fromTaormina to Otrantoby bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Taormina to Otranto by bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Giardini-Naxos to Otranto, Via Ortebus bus
    10h 18m
    €42–57

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Leccetrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus bus 101 / ...
    11h 45m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Taormina to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Otrantocar car
    7h 19m
    €101–165

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Taormina-Giardini to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane plane CTA - BDS
    3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus bus
    10h 40m
    €73–170

  5. Bus via Tarsia

    1. Take the bus from Taormina to Tarsia A3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tarsia A3 to Leccebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus bus 101 / ...
    16h 31m
    €137–201

Taormina to Otranto by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Giardini-Naxos to Otranto, Via Orte twice daily. Tickets cost €40–55 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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