The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Taormina
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£117
Fastest journey
12 h 12 m
Average duration
14 h 41 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
986 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Taormina will cost around £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
Of the 8 trains that leave Milan for Taormina every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 986 km distance in an average of 14 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 h 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.
Intercity 597 · Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 195913:4821h14Milan Centrale11:02Taormina-Giardini£901One-way2 changes
InterCityNotte 196320:1017h41Milan Centrale13:51Taormina-Giardini£1031One-way0 changes
InterCityNotte 797+
Intercity 72322:1818h06Milan Porta Garibaldi16:24Taormina-Giardini£1031One-way1 change
Intercity 659 · Intercity 511+
InterCityNotte 19558:5321h54Milan Centrale6:47Taormina-Giardini£1101One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9663+
InterCityNotte 195919:3515h27Milan Centrale11:02Taormina-Giardini£1111One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+
Intercity 7278:3012h12Milan Centrale20:42Taormina-Giardini£1411One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9649 · FRECCIAROSSA 9431+
InterCityNotte 195516:5813h49Milan Centrale6:47Taormina-Giardini£1561One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9647+
InterCityNotte 195516:3014h17Milan Centrale6:47Taormina-Giardini£1221One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9663+
InterCityNotte 195919:3515h27Milan Centrale11:02Taormina-Giardini£1111One-way1 change
InterCityNotte 196320:1017h41Milan Centrale13:51Taormina-Giardini£1031One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Milan to Taormina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 986 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£94 Average Price | £67 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 24m Average total duration 13h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Milan to Taormina train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Taormina trains for today, Monday 8 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:05 Milan | 18h58 | 13:03 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:10 Milan | 17h41 | 11:51 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:18 Milan | 18h35 | 15:53 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Taormina
Trains from Milan to Taormina run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 986 km distance in 12h 12m.
Distance 986 km |
Average train duration 12h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 12m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento from Milan to Taormina trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento trains will get you between Milan and Taormina from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to Taormina train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Taormina
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
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