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

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Taormina by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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    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 52m
    €318–1,113

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

    cheapest
    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
    20h 8m
    €282–928

  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
    26h

  4. 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
    28h 59m
    €365–1,162

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

    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 4m
    €325–990

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration20h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,297.8 km
  • Duration: 20h 52m

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 bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 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 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.

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