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

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

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  1. Fly Auckland to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane AKL - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    29h 48m
    €711–1,220

  2. Fly Auckland to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane AKL - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    40h 25m
    €516–1,628

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane WRE - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    35h 30m
    €616–1,941

  4. Fly Auckland to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane AKL - 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
    38h 23m
    €551–1,675

Auckland (AKL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration28h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18,305.8 km
  • Duration: 29h 48m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Taormina. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) 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 train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) 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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