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The cheapest and fastest trains from Taormina to Palermo

Showing times and prices for 17 Jul

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

3 h 54 m

Average duration

4 h 6 m

Trains per day

Distance

172 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taormina to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Taormina to Palermo will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.

Fast trains

To travel from Taormina to Palermo you need to make at least one change.

Regionale Veloce 5396 · Regionale 5355

07:014h00

Taormina-Giardini

11:01Palermo Centrale

£181One-way

1 change

Regionale 5380 · Regionale 5359

08:484h44

Taormina-Giardini

13:32Palermo Centrale

£181One-way

1 change

Regionale 12974 · Regionale Veloce 5363

11:565h30

Taormina-Giardini

17:26Palermo Centrale

£181One-way

1 change

Regionale 5382 · Regionale 5361

11:034h20

Taormina-Giardini

15:23Palermo Centrale

£181One-way

1 change

Regionale 5386 · Regionale 5369

16:113h54

Taormina-Giardini

20:05Palermo Centrale

£181One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Taormina to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taormina to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a ferry costs an average of £50.

Distance: 171 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Ferry
£17 Average Price Cheapest	£18 Average Price	£50 Average Price
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 12m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular ferry company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Taormina to Palermo train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 July

Last updated at 20:43

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Regionale Veloce 5396 · Regionale 5355	On time 05:01 Taormina-Giardini	4h00	09:01 Palermo Centrale	1 change
Regionale 5380 · Regionale 5359	On time 06:48 Taormina-Giardini	4h44	11:32 Palermo Centrale	1 change
Intercity 722+Regionale 5359	On time 07:30 Taormina-Giardini	4h02	11:32 Palermo Centrale	1 change
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 5361	On time 09:03 Taormina-Giardini	4h20	13:23 Palermo Centrale	1 change
Regionale 12967 · treno 5511 effettuato con bus PA347 · Regionale Veloce 5511	09:21 Taormina-Giardini	5h22	14:43 Palermo Centrale	2 changes
Regionale 12974 · Regionale Veloce 5363	On time 09:56 Taormina-Giardini	5h30	15:26 Palermo Centrale	1 change
Intercity 724+Regionale Veloce 5363	On time 10:17 Taormina-Giardini	5h09	15:26 Palermo Centrale	1 change
Regionale 5384+Intercity 723	12:48 Taormina-Giardini	4h14	17:02 Palermo Centrale	1 change
Regionale 5386 · Regionale 5369	On time 14:11 Taormina-Giardini	3h54	18:05 Palermo Centrale	1 change
Regionale 12986 · Regionale 12903 · Regionale 12911	On time 14:43 Taormina-Giardini	5h17	20:00 Palermo Centrale	2 changes
Regionale 5378+Intercity 729	15:58 Taormina-Giardini	4h57	20:55 Palermo Centrale	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Taormina to Palermo?

The best time to book your train from Taormina to Palermo is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Taormina to Palermo route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Taormina to Palermo per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Taormina to Palermo.

Trains

from £17

Coaches

from £18

Ferries

from £50

Journey information

Overview: Train from Taormina to Palermo

Italy

Trains from Taormina to Palermo run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

171 km

Average train duration

3h 53m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 51m

First train

04:21

Last train

19:19

Price information

Train companies: Regionale and Intercity trains Taormina to Palermo

For as little as £17 you can travel by train from Taormina to Palermo with Regionale and Intercity. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.

Taormina to Palermo train information with Regionale:

Average Duration: 3 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: £17
Regionale frequency: 3 a day

Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

Train information from Taormina to Palermo with Intercity:

Average Duration: 4 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: £28
Intercity frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Taormina to Palermo train

FAQs: Travel by train from Taormina to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Taormina to Palermo.

Cheap train tickets from Taormina to Palermo can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Taormina to Palermo is £17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Taormina and Palermo is on average 3 h 45 min for the 106 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Palermo from Taormina by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Taormina to Palermo leaves at 04: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Taormina to Palermo leaves at 20: 51.

There are 12 trains a day from Taormina to Palermo which require at least one change with Regionale or Intercity. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Taormina to Palermo, you can count on Regionale or Intercity for the best way to get you to Palermo. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Taormina and Palermo and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 51.

A trip to Palermo from Taormina is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Taormina to Palermo by train is October.

You have options as you can travel to Palermo from Taormina 3 different ways: train, coach or ferry.