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Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price on 15 Oct
£43
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£64
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
8 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
9 h 32 m
Trains on 15 Oct
7
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taormina to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taormina to Rome will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
On Thu 15 Oct, we found 7 trains from Taormina to Rome, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 509 km distance in an average of 9 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 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.
Regionale 12974+
Intercity 95070
Regionale 5380+
Intercity 95072
InterCityNotte 1960
InterCityNotte 1960
InterCityNotte 1960+
FRECCIAROSSA 9520
Regionale 5380+
Intercity 95072+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
InterCityNotte 1960+
FRECCIAROSSA 9520
Regionale 12974+
Intercity 95070
Regionale 5380+
Intercity 95072
InterCityNotte 1960+
FRECCIAROSSA 9622Trains from Taormina to Rome run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 509 km distance in 6h 57m.
Distance 509 km |
Average train duration 9h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 57m |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Taormina to Rome trains for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12974+ Intercity 95070 | 11:57 Taormina-Giardini | 9h37 | 21:34 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 23:35 Taormina-Giardini | 9h25 | 9:00 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1960 | 23:35 Taormina-Giardini | 10h16 | 9:51 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 15 October | |||||
Regionale 5380+ Intercity 95072 | 8:48 Taormina-Giardini | 9h46 | 18:34 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5380+ Intercity 95072+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 8:48 Taormina-Giardini | 8h52 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
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Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
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Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
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Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taormina to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Taormina to Rome trains use the Taormina-Giardini to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Trastevere. Use this guide to compare Taormina and Rome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Trastevere is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Trastevere has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Da Enzo al 29, Osteria der Belli
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Trastevere. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Trastevere. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Trastevere: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Trastevere: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Trastevere: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Francesco, Hotel Ripa Roma, Hotel Santa Maria.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense 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: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
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