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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 Messina 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 Messina to Giardini Naxos will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 59 trains from Messina to Giardini Naxos, including 53 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 41 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 Messina to Giardini Naxos run on average 50 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 45 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 34m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 45 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 3:46 |
Last train 22:20 |
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The table below shows live departures for Messina 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 21801 | 15:20 Messina Centrale | 1h04 | 16:24 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 21801 | 15:20 Messina Centrale | 1h04 | 16:24 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 21801 | 15:20 Messina Centrale | 1h09 | 16:29 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12891 | 16:14 Messina Centrale | 1h08 | 17:22 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12891 | 16:14 Messina Centrale | 1h13 | 17:27 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12891 | 16:14 Messina Centrale | 1h08 | 17:22 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5397 · Regionale 6512 | 17:15 Messina Centrale | 1h06 | 18:21 Alcantara | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5397 | 17:15 Messina Centrale | 0h42 | 17:57 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5397 | 17:15 Messina Centrale | 0h42 | 17:57 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22167 | 18:32 Messina Centrale | 1h15 | 19:47 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22167 | 18:32 Messina Centrale | 1h10 | 19:42 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22167 | 18:32 Messina Centrale | 1h10 | 19:42 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12993 | 20:15 Messina Centrale | 1h09 | 21:24 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12993 | 20:15 Messina Centrale | 1h16 | 21:31 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12993 | 20:15 Messina Centrale | 1h09 | 21:24 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 21:31 Messina Centrale | 1h04 | 22:35 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 21:31 Messina Centrale | 0h59 | 22:30 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 21:31 Messina Centrale | 0h59 | 22:30 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
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Regionale 5381 | 5:10 Messina Centrale | 0h46 | 5:56 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5381 | 5:10 Messina Centrale | 0h41 | 5:51 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5381 | 5:10 Messina Centrale | 0h41 | 5:51 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12953 | 5:39 Messina Centrale | 0h52 | 6:31 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12953 | 5:39 Messina Centrale | 1h00 | 6:39 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12953 | 5:39 Messina Centrale | 0h52 | 6:31 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 6:30 Messina Centrale | 1h07 | 7:37 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 6:30 Messina Centrale | 1h02 | 7:32 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 6:30 Messina Centrale | 1h02 | 7:32 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5383 | 7:20 Messina Centrale | 0h44 | 8:04 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5383 · Regionale 5380 | 7:20 Messina Centrale | 1h22 | 8:42 Alcantara | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5383 | 7:20 Messina Centrale | 0h44 | 8:04 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12961 | 7:52 Messina Centrale | 1h09 | 9:01 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12961 | 7:52 Messina Centrale | 1h16 | 9:08 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12961 | 7:52 Messina Centrale | 1h09 | 9:01 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5385 · Regionale 12965 | 9:15 Messina Centrale | 1h16 | 10:31 Alcantara | 1 change | |
Regionale 5385 | 9:15 Messina Centrale | 0h45 | 10:00 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5385 | 9:15 Messina Centrale | 0h45 | 10:00 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 10:22 Messina Centrale | 0h57 | 11:19 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 10:22 Messina Centrale | 1h03 | 11:25 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 10:22 Messina Centrale | 0h57 | 11:19 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5391 · Regionale 12971 | 11:15 Messina Centrale | 1h09 | 12:24 Alcantara | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5391 | 11:15 Messina Centrale | 0h39 | 11:54 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5391 | 11:15 Messina Centrale | 0h39 | 11:54 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 11:55 Messina Centrale | 1h21 | 13:16 Alcantara | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 11:55 Messina Centrale | 1h14 | 13:09 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 11:55 Messina Centrale | 1h14 | 13:09 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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