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Badia Vecchia
Museum within the Badia Vecchia tower, displaying archaeological material linked to Taormina and the surrounding area.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fontane Bianche to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 99 km
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Fontane Bianche to Taormina trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:10 Fontane Bianche | 2h47 | 16:57 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Fontane Bianche to Taormina run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 19:17 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Taormina is pricier than many Sicilian towns, with higher hotel and restaurant prices in peak season, while local buses and cafés remain fairly reasonable.
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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