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How to get fromSão Paulo to Taorminaby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from São Paulo to Taormina by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane GRU - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    18h 8m
    €486–922

  2. Fly São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane CGH - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    21h 35m
    €376–1,015

  3. Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane GRU - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    20h 32m

  4. Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane GRU - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    22h 17m
    €523–827

  5. Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane GRU - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    23h 24m

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,412.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between São Paulo, Brazil and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from São Paulo to Taormina. However, you can take the bus to Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo, walk to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) 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 Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo, walk to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) 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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