
1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Pets (under 10kg)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£47
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£47
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
6 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
6 h 51 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
345 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 345 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 2 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 723
Intercity 727
Intercity 723
Intercity 727Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £180.
Distance: 345 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price Cheapest | £180 Average Price | £54 Average Price | £77 Average Price | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 8m Average total duration 16h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 46m Average total duration 16h 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini:
A train is £0.45 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini costing on average £54.
A train is £23 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini costing on average £77.
A train is £126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini costing on average £180.
Other travel options to Taormina-Giardini take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Coach takes on average 16h 38m.
Ferry takes on average 16h 46m.
Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £24. The journey takes 7h 15m versus 6h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUS L723F+ Intercity 723 | 9:05 Naples Centrale | 7h19 | 16:24 Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
Intercity 727 | 13:40 Naples Centrale | 7h02 | 20:42 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 1955 | 22:33 Naples Centrale | 8h14 | 6:47 Taormina-Giardini | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:45, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 345 km distance in 6h 24m.
Distance 345 km |
Average train duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 24m |
First train 7:45 |
Last train 20:33 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini 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-Giardini, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Naples Centrale to Taormina-Giardini trains use the Napoli Centrale to Villarosa station pair. Use this guide to compare Naples Centrale and Taormina-Giardini train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Napoli Centrale is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Tentazioni Cafe, Burger King, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Cafè, Caffè Toraldo, Chalet Ciro, Cibiamo, Chef Express, Eccellenze Della Costiera, 100 Montaditos, & more
Free WiFi throughout the station. ATMs are located at various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10. Information desks are located on the ground floor in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is kiPoint luggage storage is located close to Platform 2, open daily from 06:00 to 23:00. .
Available at Napoli Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Napoli Centrale: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli Centrale: The station is fully accessible. The Sala Blu office provides services and assists customers with disabilities. .
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Europa, Starhotels Terminus, B&B Hotel Napoli.
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