The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo to Taormina
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Taormina will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
It's difficult to get from Palermo to Taormina without transferring at least once.
Regionale 12888 · Regionale 12900 · Regionale 12983
Regionale Veloce 5350 · Regionale Veloce 5385
Regionale Veloce 5364 · Regionale 12995
Regionale 5358 · Regionale 12989
Regionale Veloce 5360 · Regionale 12991
Regionale Veloce 5354 · Regionale Veloce 5391
Intercity 730+
Regionale Veloce 5395
Regionale Veloce 5360 · Regionale 12991
Regionale Veloce 5520 · Regionale 12948
Regionale Veloce 5508 · Regionale 12978Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Palermo to Taormina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a ferry costs an average of €55.
Distance: 172 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €56 Average price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Palermo to Taormina train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Taormina trains for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Intercity 736+ Regionale 22115 | 6:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 4h31 | 10:36 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5506 · Regionale 5382 | 6:31 AM Palermo Centrale | 4h18 | 10:49 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5354 · Regionale 22111 | 7:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 4h32 | 11:45 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 730+ Regionale 12997 | 9:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 5h23 | 2:38 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5370 · Regionale 6017 | 1:30 PM Palermo Centrale | 5h12 | 6:42 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5512 · Regionale Veloce 5390 | 2:31 PM Palermo Centrale | 4h39 | 7:10 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5362 · Regionale 12995 | 5:33 PM Palermo Centrale | 4h03 | 9:36 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo to Taormina
Trains from Palermo to Taormina run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 19:26. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 04:21 |
Last train 19:26 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Palermo to Taormina trainsRegionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Palermo and Taormina from €17. 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 Palermo to Taormina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo 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.

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