1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Pets (under 10kg)
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£70
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£70
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
18 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
18 h 29 m
Trains on 04 Sept
1
Distance
986 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taormina to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taormina to Milan will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
On Fri 04 Sept, we found 1 trains from Taormina to Milan, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 986 km distance in an average of 18 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 h 29 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Taormina to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 986 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£92 Average Price | £56 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 37m Average total duration 15h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 5m Average total duration 17h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Taormina to Milan:
A coach is £8 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taormina to Milan costing on average £56.
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taormina to Milan costing on average £92.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 7m.
Coach takes on average 17h 35m.
Tickets start at around £92 compared to roughly £75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-17.75. The journey takes 15h 7m versus 13h 37m 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 Taormina to Milan trains for today, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 89524+ FRECCIAROSSA 9608 | 19:49 Taormina-Giardini | 14h11 | 10:00 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 89524 · InterCityNotte 89512+ Intercity 745 | 19:49 Taormina-Giardini | 19h11 | 15:00 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 89530+ Intercity 588 · Intercity 608 | 23:35 Taormina-Giardini | 18h10 | 17:45 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 89530+ FRECCIAROSSA 9622 | 23:35 Taormina-Giardini | 13h23 | 12:58 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
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Trains from Taormina to Milan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 15h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 986 km distance in 12h 20m.
Distance 986 km |
Average train duration 15h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 20m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 23:35 |
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One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
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Milan’s central square is the city’s main meeting point, framed by the cathedral, museums and lively pedestrian spaces.
This redeveloped canal district is popular for waterside walks, old railings, independent shops and a lively Milan atmosphere.
A refined district of elegant streets, Liberty villas and designer shops, ideal for architecture lovers and quieter walks.
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Historic Milanese restaurant famed for ossobuco and Risotto alla Milanese. Formal, old-school atmosphere with strong ties to local culinary tradition.
Traditional trattoria celebrated for classic Milanese dishes including cotoletta and cassoeula. Warm, established venue with a loyal local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining run higher than many cities, but public transport is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Milano Centrale -> Duomo, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taormina to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Taormina to Milan trains use the Taormina-Giardini to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Taormina and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is 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.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
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