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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 07 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
3 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
4 h 7 m
Trains on 07 Sept
3
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pozzallo to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pozzallo to Taormina will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 3 trains from Pozzallo to Taormina, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 131 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 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 Pozzallo to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 131 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Pozzallo to Taormina:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Pozzallo to Taormina costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £14. The journey takes 3h 12m versus 1h 47m 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.
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 Pozzallo to Taormina trains for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 22317 · Regionale 5388 | 14:24 Pozzallo station | 3h22 | 17:46 Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
Regionale 22319 · Regionale Veloce 5390 | 16:24 Pozzallo station | 3h46 | 20:10 Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
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Trains from Pozzallo to Taormina run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 18:24. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 5:09 |
Last train 18:24 |
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Museum within the Badia Vecchia tower, displaying archaeological material linked to Taormina and the surrounding area.
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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.
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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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