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How to get fromCharlotte to Taorminaby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Charlotte to Taormina by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane CLT - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    15h 43m
    €388–1,216

  2. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane CLT - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    19h 57m
    €685–1,871

  3. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane CLT - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    18h 19m

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket€296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,244.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 43m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Taormina. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 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 line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, take the train to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

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