The cheapest and fastest trains from Messina to Taormina
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Messina to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Taormina will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 14 trains that leave Messina for Taormina on Sun, Dec 21, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale 5385
Regionale 22107
Regionale 12891
Regionale 22081
Regionale Veloce 5397
Intercity 721
Regionale 22109
Regionale Veloce 5397
Intercity 727
Regionale 5385Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Messina to Taormina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 44 km
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1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Messina to Taormina train times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Taormina trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5381 | 4:13 AM Messina Centrale | 0h38 | 4:51 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12951 | 4:39 AM Messina Centrale | 0h52 | 5:31 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 5:30 AM Messina Centrale | 1h02 | 6:32 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5383 | 6:26 AM Messina Centrale | 0h38 | 7:04 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21989 | 6:55 AM Messina Centrale | 1h06 | 8:01 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5385 | 8:15 AM Messina Centrale | 0h45 | 9:00 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 9:25 AM Messina Centrale | 0h54 | 10:19 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5391 | 10:15 AM Messina Centrale | 0h40 | 10:55 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 11:00 AM Messina Centrale | 1h09 | 12:09 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5395 | 12:20 PM Messina Centrale | 0h44 | 1:04 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 12:35 PM Messina Centrale | 1h08 | 1:43 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 1:15 PM Messina Centrale | 0h49 | 2:04 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 1:38 PM Messina Centrale | 1h00 | 2:38 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 721 | 2:50 PM Messina Centrale | 0h34 | 3:24 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 3:18 PM Messina Centrale | 1h03 | 4:21 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5397 | 4:15 PM Messina Centrale | 0h42 | 4:57 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12987 | 4:45 PM Messina Centrale | 1h04 | 5:49 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 5:31 PM Messina Centrale | 0h57 | 6:28 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12991 | 6:27 PM Messina Centrale | 0h58 | 7:25 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 727 | 7:00 PM Messina Centrale | 0h42 | 7:42 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 7:18 PM Messina Centrale | 1h07 | 8:25 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 9:20 PM Messina Centrale | 0h52 | 10:12 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Messina to Taormina
Trains from Messina to Taormina run on average 22 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 38m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Messina to Taormina trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Messina and Taormina from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Messina to Taormina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Taormina by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Taormina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Messina, you have various train station options to start your route from including Messina Centrale, Messina Marittima and Messina. When arriving in Taormina, you can end your route in train stations like Taormina-Giardini and Taormina.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Messina Centrale, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Taormina-Giardini, located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre.
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