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How to get fromNew Orleans to Taorminaby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Taormina by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane GPT - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    21h 3m
    €398–1,366

  2. Train, bus to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Baton Rougebus bus
    3. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BTR - CTA
    4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    25h 57m
    €371–1,123

  3. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane MSY - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    24h 3m

  4. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MSY - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    20h 2m
    €408–1,215

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MSY - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    22h 3m
    €424–1,671

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane MSY - 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
    22h 58m
    €479–1,270

Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,273.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 3m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Taormina. However, you can take the train to Gulfport Amtrak Sta, take the taxi to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) 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 bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Ravagnese - Aeroporto, take the line 118 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Reggio Calabria C.Le, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

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