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The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania to Taormina
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Oct
Cheapest price on 02 Oct
£5
Average ticket price on 02 Oct
£5
Fastest journey on 02 Oct
36 m
Average journey duration on 02 Oct
38 m
Trains on 02 Oct
42
Distance
43 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Taormina will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Fast trains
On Fri 02 Oct, we found 42 trains from Catania to Taormina, including 42 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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 1298615:450h56Catania Ognina16:41Taormina-Giardini£51One-way0 changes- Regionale 129669:091h03Catania Centrale10:12Taormina-Giardini£51One-way0 changes
- Regionale 537817:190h38Catania Centrale17:57Taormina-Giardini£51One-way0 changes
- Regionale 129606:270h48Catania Centrale7:15Taormina-Giardini£51One-way0 changes
- Regionale 1297612:300h54Catania Ognina13:24Taormina-Giardini£51One-way0 changes
- Regionale Veloce 539019:340h36Catania Centrale20:10Taormina-Giardini£51One-way0 changes
- Regionale 537817:190h38Catania Centrale17:57Taormina-Giardini£51One-way0 changes
- Regionale 129606:370h38Catania Ognina7:15Taormina-Giardini£51One-way0 changes
- Regionale 538414:090h38Catania Centrale14:47Taormina-Giardini£51One-way0 changes
- Regionale 53808:080h39Catania Centrale8:47Taormina-Giardini£51One-way0 changes
Live departures
Catania to Taormina train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Taormina trains for today, Thursday 1 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale 12976 | 12:20 Catania Centrale | 1h04 | 13:24 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12976 | 12:30 Catania Ognina | 0h54 | 13:24 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12978 | 12:54 Catania Centrale | 0h56 | 13:50 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12978 | 13:04 Catania Ognina | 0h46 | 13:50 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12980 | 13:27 Catania Centrale | 1h00 | 14:27 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12980 | 13:37 Catania Ognina | 0h50 | 14:27 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 5384 | 14:09 Catania Centrale | 0h38 | 14:47 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12982 | 14:34 Catania Centrale | 1h04 | 15:38 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12982 | 14:44 Catania Ognina | 0h54 | 15:38 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 5386 | 15:32 Catania Centrale | 0h40 | 16:12 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12986 | 15:35 Catania Centrale | 1h06 | 16:41 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12986 | 15:45 Catania Ognina | 0h56 | 16:41 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12988 | 16:18 Catania Centrale | 1h03 | 17:21 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12988 | 16:31 Catania Ognina | 0h50 | 17:21 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 5378 | 17:19 Catania Centrale | 0h38 | 17:57 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12994 | 17:50 Catania Centrale | 0h59 | 18:49 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12994 | 18:00 Catania Ognina | 0h49 | 18:49 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 5372 | 18:34 Catania Centrale | 0h44 | 19:18 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5390 | 19:34 Catania Centrale | 0h36 | 20:10 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12992 | 19:47 Catania Centrale | 0h53 | 20:40 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12992 | 19:57 Catania Ognina | 0h43 | 20:40 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 5392 | 21:20 Catania Centrale | 0h50 | 22:10 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 2 October | |||||
| Regionale 12950 | 5:01 Catania Centrale | 0h50 | 5:51 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12950 | 5:11 Catania Ognina | 0h40 | 5:51 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12954 | 5:29 Catania Centrale | 0h58 | 6:27 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12954 | 5:39 Catania Ognina | 0h48 | 6:27 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12958 | 5:53 Catania Centrale | 0h54 | 6:47 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5396 | 6:17 Catania Centrale | 0h43 | 7:00 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12960 | 6:27 Catania Centrale | 0h48 | 7:15 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12960 | 6:37 Catania Ognina | 0h38 | 7:15 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21510 | 7:18 Catania Centrale | 1h08 | 8:26 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21510 | 7:32 Catania Ognina | 0h54 | 8:26 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 5380 | 8:08 Catania Centrale | 0h39 | 8:47 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12966 | 9:09 Catania Centrale | 1h03 | 10:12 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12966 | 9:19 Catania Ognina | 0h53 | 10:12 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 22102 | 9:25 Catania Centrale | 1h01 | 10:26 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 22102 | 9:35 Catania Ognina | 0h51 | 10:26 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 5382 | 10:14 Catania Centrale | 0h48 | 11:02 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12970 | 10:39 Catania Centrale | 1h06 | 11:45 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12970 | 10:51 Catania Ognina | 0h54 | 11:45 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12974 | 11:04 Catania Centrale | 0h51 | 11:55 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12974 | 11:14 Catania Ognina | 0h41 | 11:55 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Catania to Taormina
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Trains from Catania to Taormina run on average 36 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 34m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Catania to Taormina trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Catania and Taormina from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regionale Duration
34m
Cheapest Regionale Price
£5
Regionale frequency
40 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Intercity
About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
36m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£8
Intercity frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Taormina
Things to do in Taormina
Discover the best of Taormina — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Taormina trip today.
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Palazzo Ciampoli
Compact museum in Palazzo Ciampoli presenting archaeological exhibitions in a restored historic building near the centre.
- Recommended
Palazzo Corvaja
Art venue for temporary exhibitions inside a medieval palace. Worth visiting for the architecture and changing cultural programme.
- Must visit
Corso Umberto
Taormina’s main pedestrian street, lined with historic buildings, shops and churches. Ideal for a first walk through the old town.
- Must visit
Piazza IX Aprile
Elegant square beside San Giuseppe church and the clock tower, with terraces overlooking the coastline and Mount Etna.
- Recommended
Villa Comunale di Taormina
Public garden created by Florence Trevelyan, with exotic plants, shaded paths and viewpoints over the sea and the theatre area.
Arancini
Crisp rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese, then fried. A Sicilian street-food classic found across the island, including Taormina.
- Vegetarian
Pasta Alla Norma
Fresh pasta with fried aubergine, tomato, basil and salted ricotta. Named for Catania-born opera Norma and deeply rooted in eastern Sicilian cooking.
- Vegetarian
Cannoli Siciliani
Sweet ricotta-filled pastry tubes, often with pistachio or candied fruit. One of Sicily’s most iconic desserts and a staple in Taormina pastry shops.
Principe Cerami
Refined dining with Sicilian seafood and seasonal tasting menus, served in an elegant setting with views over the Taormina coastline.
BamBar
Historic casual venue known for Sicilian pastries, granita and light meals, with a Belle Époque atmosphere in the heart of Taormina.
Ristorante La Griglia
Established restaurant near Porta Messina specialising in fresh fish, shellfish and Sicilian recipes, with polished but relaxed service.
Euro (€)
Taormina is pricier than many Sicilian towns, with higher hotel and restaurant prices in peak season, while local buses and cafés remain fairly reasonable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food or simple local dishes.
- Mid-range
- €25-40 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- €70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or rounded in. Restaurants: leave 5-10% for excellent service. Cafés: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- >€0.00
- Day pass
- >€0.00
To the city centre
Taormina-Giardini -> Porta Messina, Taormina
- Distance
- 5 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Taormina-Giardini rail arrivals connect with ASM shuttle buses to Taormina Centro under Trenitalia’s Taormina Link scheme. Buy through official channels before travel.
- Official sources found did not clearly confirm current standard urban single or day-pass fares. Check the Comune di Taormina or operator point of sale for the latest price.
FAQs: Catania to Taormina train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Catania to Taormina can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £5.
The train journey from Catania to Taormina covers a distance of 43 km and takes approximately 34m. Trains run 36 per day.
The train distance from Catania to Taormina is 43 km.
The first train from Catania to Taormina leaves at 4:28.
The last train from Catania to Taormina departs at 23:35.
Trains from Catania to Taormina run approximately 36 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Catania to Taormina.
Yes, there is a direct train between Catania and Taormina. The service operates 36 times per day, provided by Intercity, Regionale.
There is no night train service from Catania to Taormina.
The train station in Catania that goes to Taormina is Catania Centrale, and it arrives at Taormina-Giardini.
Booking trains from Catania to Taormina in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Catania to Taormina is considered scenic, offering views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, along with picturesque coastal landscapes and charming Sicilian countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Catania to Taormina.
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