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Palazzo Corvaja
A medieval palace that often hosts civic exhibitions and cultural displays; notable for its Arab-Norman-Gothic architecture in central Taormina.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aci Castello to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aci Castello to Taormina will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
It's difficult to get from Aci Castello to Taormina without transferring at least once.
Regionale 12891 · Regionale 12992
Regionale 12891 · Regionale 5390
Regionale 12891 · Regionale 5390
Regionale 12891 · Regionale 12992Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aci Castello to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
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Direct services run with Regionale, Trenitalia.
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 Aci Castello to Taormina trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 12891 · Regionale 12992 | 6:03 PM Cannizzaro | 3h34 | 9:37 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12891 · Regionale 5390 | 6:03 PM Cannizzaro | 2h07 | 8:10 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Aci Castello to Taormina run on average 10 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 5:13 AM |
Last train 11:11 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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The scenic shoreline facing Isola Bella, one of the most photographed and socially popular seaside areas around Taormina.
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Taormina is pricier than many Sicilian towns, especially for hotels and dining in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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