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How to get fromZakynthos to Taorminaby plane, train, busferry, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Zakynthos to Taormina by plane, train, busferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ZTH - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    8h 4m
    €82–196

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    29h 35m

  3. Bus and ferry, ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    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
    31h 50m

  4. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane ZTH - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    12h

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, train via Naples

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the train from Brindisi to Napoli Centraletrain train Fr
    5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Ic
    29h 49m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus, train #2

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patras to Fierbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    33h 1m

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Zakynthos to Taormina. However, you can 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 Zakynthos to Taormina-Giardini via Patras, Patra, Vlorë, Vlorë, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, and Messina Centrale in around 29h 35m.

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