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Badia Vecchia
Museum within the Badia Vecchia tower, displaying archaeological material linked to Taormina and the surrounding area.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
16 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
20 m
Trains on 17 Sept
22
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Giarre to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Giarre to Taormina will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 22 trains from Giarre to Taormina, including 22 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giarre to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 17 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£4 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Coach takes on average 38m.
The journey is about 6m faster (26m by train vs 32m by car) and roughly £0.70 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£4 vs £4). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Giarre to Taormina trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:30 Giarre-riposto | 0h23 | 5:53 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:18 Giarre-riposto | 0h29 | 6:47 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:54 Giarre-riposto | 0h23 | 7:17 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:59 Giarre-riposto | 0h27 | 8:26 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:31 Giarre-riposto | 0h20 | 8:51 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:44 Giarre-riposto | 0h28 | 10:12 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Giarre-riposto | 0h32 | 10:32 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:37 Giarre-riposto | 0h27 | 11:04 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Giarre-riposto | 0h32 | 11:32 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:55 Giarre-riposto | 0h29 | 13:24 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:30 Giarre-riposto | 0h22 | 13:52 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Giarre-riposto | 0h30 | 14:30 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:32 Giarre-riposto | 0h23 | 14:55 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:57 Giarre-riposto | 0h27 | 15:24 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:10 Giarre-riposto | 0h31 | 16:41 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:56 Giarre-riposto | 0h24 | 17:20 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:41 Giarre-riposto | 0h19 | 18:00 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:25 Giarre-riposto | 0h24 | 18:49 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:02 Giarre-riposto | 0h21 | 19:23 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:57 Giarre-riposto | 0h16 | 20:13 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:12 Giarre-riposto | 0h28 | 21:40 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:50 Giarre-riposto | 0h25 | 22:15 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Giarre to Taormina run on average 16 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 16m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 5:12 |
Last train 23:13 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Museum within the Badia Vecchia tower, displaying archaeological material linked to Taormina and the surrounding area.
Compact museum in Palazzo Ciampoli presenting archaeological exhibitions in a restored historic building near the centre.
Art venue for temporary exhibitions inside a medieval palace. Worth visiting for the architecture and changing cultural programme.
Taormina’s main pedestrian street, lined with historic buildings, shops and churches. Ideal for a first walk through the old town.
Elegant square beside San Giuseppe church and the clock tower, with terraces overlooking the coastline and Mount Etna.
Public garden created by Florence Trevelyan, with exotic plants, shaded paths and viewpoints over the sea and the theatre area.
Crisp rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese, then fried. A Sicilian street-food classic found across the island, including Taormina.
Fresh pasta with fried aubergine, tomato, basil and salted ricotta. Named for Catania-born opera Norma and deeply rooted in eastern Sicilian cooking.
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.
Refined dining with Sicilian seafood and seasonal tasting menus, served in an elegant setting with views over the Taormina coastline.
Historic casual venue known for Sicilian pastries, granita and light meals, with a Belle Époque atmosphere in the heart of Taormina.
Established restaurant near Porta Messina specialising in fresh fish, shellfish and Sicilian recipes, with polished but relaxed service.
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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