The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo to Taormina
Cheapest price
29S$
Average price
30S$
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Taormina will cost around 30S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 29S$.
To travel from Palermo to Taormina you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 5358 · Regionale 129872:25 PM4h24Palermo Centrale6:49 PMTaormina-Giardini29 S$1One-way1 change
Regionale 12888 · Regionale 12900 · Regionale 1298311:47 AM5h34Palermo Centrale5:21 PMTaormina-Giardini29 S$1One-way2 changes
Regionale 5352 · Regionale 129676:06 AM5h13Palermo Centrale11:19 AMTaormina-Giardini29 S$1One-way1 change
Regionale 5350 · Regionale 53855:04 AM4h56Palermo Centrale10:00 AMTaormina-Giardini29 S$1One-way1 change
Regionale 5358 · Regionale 129892:25 PM5h02Palermo Centrale7:27 PMTaormina-Giardini29 S$1One-way1 change
Regionale 5360 · Regionale 129914:38 PM3h50Palermo Centrale8:28 PMTaormina-Giardini29 S$1One-way1 change
Intercity 730+
Regionale Veloce 539510:00 AM4h04Palermo Centrale2:04 PMTaormina-Giardini49 S$1One-way1 change
treno 5512 effettuato con bus PA324 · Regionale 5512 · Regionale 53723:02 PM4h16Palermo Centrale7:18 PMTaormina-Giardini30 S$1One-way2 changes
Regionale 5358 · Regionale 129872:25 PM4h24Palermo Centrale6:49 PMTaormina-Giardini29 S$1One-way1 change
Regionale 5364 · Regionale 129956:44 PM4h28Palermo Centrale11:12 PMTaormina-Giardini29 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Palermo to Taormina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 17S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 coach costs an average of 17S$, and a ferry costs an average of 86S$.
Distance: 172 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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30S$ Average Price | 27S$ Average Price Cheapest | 90S$ Average Price |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Palermo to Taormina train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Taormina trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, 30 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 5350 · Regionale 5385 | 5:04 AM Palermo Centrale | 4h56 | 10:00 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5352 · Regionale 12967 | 6:06 AM Palermo Centrale | 5h13 | 11:19 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
treno 5506 effettuato con bus PA318 · Regionale 5506 · Regionale 12970 | 7:02 AM Palermo Centrale | 4h43 | 11:45 AM Taormina-Giardini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5354 · Regionale 12969 | 8:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 4h54 | 1:09 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
treno 5508 effettuato con bus PA320 · Regionale 5508 · Regionale 12978 | 9:02 AM Palermo Centrale | 4h48 | 1:50 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12878 · Regionale 12892 · Regionale 12977 | 9:28 AM Palermo Centrale | 5h36 | 3:04 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2 changes | |
Intercity 730+ Regionale Veloce 5395 | 10:00 AM Palermo Centrale | 4h04 | 2:04 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
Regionale 12888 · Regionale 12900 · Regionale 12983 | 11:47 AM Palermo Centrale | 5h34 | 5:21 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2 changes | |
treno 5510 effettuato con bus PA322 · Regionale 5510 · Regionale 5378 | 1:02 PM Palermo Centrale | 4h55 | 5:57 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5358 · Regionale 12987 | 2:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 4h24 | 6:49 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5358 · Regionale 12989 | 2:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 5h02 | 7:27 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
treno 5512 effettuato con bus PA324 · Regionale 5512 · Regionale 5372 | 3:02 PM Palermo Centrale | 4h16 | 7:18 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5360 · Regionale 12991 | 4:38 PM Palermo Centrale | 3h50 | 8:28 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
treno 5520 effettuato con bus PA326 · Regionale 5520 · Regionale 5392 | 5:02 PM Palermo Centrale | 5h08 | 10:10 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5364 · Regionale 12995 | 6:44 PM Palermo Centrale | 4h28 | 11:12 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo to Taormina
Trains from Palermo to Taormina run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 29S$ but you can travel from only 17S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 19:26. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price 29S$ |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 4:21 AM |
Last train 7:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Palermo to Taormina trainsRegionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Palermo and Taormina from 17S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Palermo to Taormina train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Taormina 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 Taormina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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