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How to get fromDubai to Taorminaby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Dubai to Taormina by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane DXB - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    10h 16m
    €257–615

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane AUH - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    13h 36m
    €305–474

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,091.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Taormina. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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 subway to Ibn Battuta Metro Station, walk to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall, take the shuttle to Abu Dhabi Airport, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 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.

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