There are 5 ways to get from Lake Como to Taormina by train or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane JFK - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
15h 56m€301–857Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane EWR - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
17h 24m€260–951Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PHL - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
18h 27m€297–1,692Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane EWR - PMO
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
19h 21m€387–650Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane JFK - PMO
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
21h 19m€368–806
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Como to Taormina is to train and fly which costs €300 - €900 and takes 15h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Como to Taormina is to train and fly which takes 15h 56m and costs €300 - €900.
The distance between Lake Como and Taormina is 7502 km.
It takes approximately 15h 56m to get from Lake Como to Taormina, including transfers.
Taormina is 6h ahead of Lake Como. It is currently 2:10 AM in Lake Como and 8:10 AM in Taormina.
There are 3301+ hotels available in Taormina.
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.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €240–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €270–1,100
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palermo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €450–550
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- €2–19
Train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- €18–22
Train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- €2–17
Train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- €18–22
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- €2–19
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