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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 22 Oct
£11
Average ticket price on 22 Oct
£11
Fastest journey on 22 Oct
2 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 22 Oct
2 h 11 m
Trains on 22 Oct
5
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Syracuse to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Syracuse to Taormina will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Thu 22 Oct, we found 5 trains from Syracuse to Taormina, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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.










Trains from Syracuse to Taormina run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:17, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 3:17 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Syracuse to Taormina trains for today, Wednesday 21 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:22 Syracuse | 2h01 | 18:23 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:23 Syracuse | 2h17 | 19:40 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:23 Syracuse | 2h17 | 20:40 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:02 Syracuse | 2h08 | 21:10 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 22 October | |||||
![]() | 4:06 Syracuse | 2h11 | 6:17 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:53 Syracuse | 2h02 | 13:55 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:06 Syracuse | 2h06 | 14:12 Taormina | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the 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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