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How to get fromLake Como to Taorminaby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Como to Taormina by train or plane

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  1. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane JFK - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    15h 59m
    €321–757

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane EWR - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    17h 12m
    €330–703

  3. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PHL - CTA
    4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    18h 38m
    €458–1,442

  4. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane JFK - PMO
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    19h 40m
    €348–762

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane EWR - PMO
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    19h 23m
    €367–858

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,501.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 59m

What companies run services between Lake Como, NJ, USA and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Lake Como to Taormina. However, you can take the train to Long Branch, take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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 Long Branch, take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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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