- Must visit
Museo Archeologico di Naxos
Museum inside the archaeological park with finds from ancient Naxos, useful for understanding the Greek settlement and trade.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania to Giardini Naxos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Giardini Naxos will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 114 trains from Catania to Giardini Naxos, including 108 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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.
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Trains from Catania to Giardini Naxos run on average 95 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 87 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 30m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 95 |
Direct trains 87 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 5:01 |
Last train 23:18 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Catania to Giardini Naxos.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Giardini Naxos trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 22108 | 5:02 Catania Centrale | 0h52 | 5:54 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22108 | 5:02 Catania Centrale | 0h45 | 5:47 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22108 | 5:02 Catania Centrale | 1h02 | 6:04 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22108 | 5:12 Catania Ognina | 0h52 | 6:04 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22108 | 5:12 Catania Ognina | 0h35 | 5:47 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22108 | 5:12 Catania Ognina | 0h42 | 5:54 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22106 | 6:16 Catania Centrale | 0h44 | 7:00 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5500 | 6:43 Catania Centrale | 0h50 | 7:33 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5500 | 6:43 Catania Centrale | 0h57 | 7:40 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5500 | 6:53 Catania Ognina | 0h40 | 7:33 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5500 | 6:53 Catania Ognina | 0h47 | 7:40 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22110 | 9:15 Catania Centrale | 0h46 | 10:01 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22110 | 9:15 Catania Centrale | 0h41 | 9:56 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22110 | 9:15 Catania Centrale | 0h54 | 10:09 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22110 | 9:25 Catania Ognina | 0h36 | 10:01 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22110 | 9:25 Catania Ognina | 0h44 | 10:09 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22110 | 9:25 Catania Ognina | 0h31 | 9:56 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12972 | 10:07 Catania Centrale | 0h45 | 10:52 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12972 | 10:07 Catania Centrale | 0h40 | 10:47 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12972 | 10:17 Catania Ognina | 0h35 | 10:52 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12972 | 10:17 Catania Ognina | 0h30 | 10:47 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 22111 | 11:08 Catania Centrale | 1h47 | 12:55 Calatabiano station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 22111 | 11:08 Catania Centrale | 1h42 | 12:50 Alcantara | 1 change | |
Regionale 5382 | 11:08 Catania Centrale | 0h41 | 11:49 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22112 · Regionale 21801 | 15:34 Catania Centrale | 0h55 | 16:29 Alcantara | 1 change | |
Regionale 22112 | 15:34 Catania Centrale | 0h36 | 16:10 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12986 | 15:35 Catania Centrale | 1h05 | 16:40 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12986 | 15:35 Catania Centrale | 0h46 | 16:21 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12986 | 15:45 Catania Ognina | 0h55 | 16:40 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12986 · Regionale 12891 | 15:45 Catania Ognina | 1h42 | 17:27 Alcantara | 1 change | |
Regionale 12986 | 15:45 Catania Ognina | 0h36 | 16:21 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5388 | 17:09 Catania Centrale | 0h37 | 17:46 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 6512 | 17:30 Catania Centrale | 0h51 | 18:21 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 6512 | 17:30 Catania Centrale | 0h57 | 18:27 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 6512 | 17:30 Catania Centrale | 0h46 | 18:16 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 6512 | 17:41 Catania Ognina | 0h46 | 18:27 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 6512 | 17:41 Catania Ognina | 0h40 | 18:21 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 6512 | 17:41 Catania Ognina | 0h35 | 18:16 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12990 | 17:55 Catania Centrale | 0h48 | 18:43 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12990 | 17:55 Catania Centrale | 0h54 | 18:49 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12990 | 17:55 Catania Centrale | 0h45 | 18:40 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12990 | 18:05 Catania Ognina | 0h44 | 18:49 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12990 | 18:05 Catania Ognina | 0h38 | 18:43 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12990 | 18:05 Catania Ognina | 0h35 | 18:40 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5390 · Regionale 12993 | 19:34 Catania Centrale | 1h57 | 21:31 Alcantara | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5390 | 19:34 Catania Centrale | 0h36 | 20:10 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12992 | 20:35 Catania Centrale | 0h49 | 21:24 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12992 | 20:35 Catania Centrale | 1h02 | 21:37 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12992 · Regionale 12995 | 20:45 Catania Ognina | 1h50 | 22:35 Alcantara | 1 change | |
Regionale 12992 | 20:45 Catania Ognina | 0h39 | 21:24 Calatabiano station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12992 | 20:45 Catania Ognina | 0h52 | 21:37 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum inside the archaeological park with finds from ancient Naxos, useful for understanding the Greek settlement and trade.
Nearby museum in Taormina focused on Sicilian folk arts, costumes and traditions; a worthwhile cultural stop close to Giardini Naxos.
Art and archaeology displays in a historic Taormina palace, combining changing exhibitions with a central location near Giardini Naxos.
Wide seaside promenade with beach views, benches and easy strolling, especially pleasant at sunset and during the evening passeggiata.
Long bayfront stretch popular for walking, sea views and access to beaches, giving a clear sense of Giardini Naxos's resort character.
Central square near the waterfront, used for local events and a practical starting point for exploring the old town and promenade.
Pasta alla Norma is a Sicilian pasta with aubergine, tomato, basil and salted ricotta, closely tied to eastern Sicily and loved for its simple, bold flavours.
Arancini are stuffed, breaded rice balls, often filled with ragù, peas and cheese. They are a classic Sicilian street food eaten across the Taormina and Naxos area.
Caponata is a sweet-sour aubergine dish with tomato, celery, capers and olives. It is a staple Sicilian antipasto with strong local identity.
Traditional Sicilian seafood restaurant near the seafront, known for fresh fish, pasta and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Well-known casual restaurant serving Sicilian classics, pizza and seafood in a friendly setting popular with visitors and locals.
Refined seafood-focused dining with Sicilian dishes and sea views, suited to a slower dinner by the waterfront.
Moderate for Sicily: dining is reasonable, but seafront hotels in summer raise overall costs. Local buses and trains to Taormina and Catania are fairly affordable.
Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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