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Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum
Leading archaeology museum with superb Greek and Roman finds, essential for understanding ancient Syracuse and eastern Sicily.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€11
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€11
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 20
3
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Giardini Naxos to Syracuse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Giardini Naxos to Syracuse will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 trains from Giardini Naxos to Syracuse, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 8 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 train as it is the most popular option from Giardini Naxos to Syracuse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, while a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Giardini Naxos to Syracuse:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Giardini Naxos to Syracuse costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Syracuse take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
The table below shows live departures for Giardini Naxos to Syracuse trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 21781 | 5:13 AM Taormina-Giardini | 2h20 | 7:33 AM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5381 | 5:52 AM Taormina-Giardini | 2h06 | 7:58 AM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5381 | 5:57 AM Alcantara | 2h01 | 7:58 AM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5697 | 6:22 AM Alcantara | 2h21 | 8:43 AM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 · Regionale Veloce 5383 | 7:38 AM Alcantara | 2h27 | 10:05 AM Syracuse station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5383 | 8:05 AM Taormina-Giardini | 2h00 | 10:05 AM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21989 · Regionale 5507 | 9:09 AM Alcantara | 3h02 | 12:11 PM Syracuse station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5385 · Regionale 5507 | 10:01 AM Taormina-Giardini | 2h10 | 12:11 PM Syracuse station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12967 · Regionale Veloce 5391 | 11:26 AM Alcantara | 2h39 | 2:05 PM Syracuse station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5391 | 11:55 AM Taormina-Giardini | 2h10 | 2:05 PM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12978 · Regionale Veloce 5395 | 1:46 PM Alcantara | 2h24 | 4:10 PM Syracuse station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5395 | 2:05 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2h05 | 4:10 PM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 · Regionale 5399 | 3:39 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2h27 | 6:06 PM Syracuse station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12981 · Regionale 5399 | 3:44 PM Alcantara | 2h22 | 6:06 PM Syracuse station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 721 | 4:26 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2h05 | 6:31 PM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 · Regionale Veloce 5397 | 5:28 PM Alcantara | 2h32 | 8:00 PM Syracuse station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5397 | 5:58 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2h02 | 8:00 PM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:28 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2h04 | 9:32 PM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:33 PM Alcantara | 1h59 | 9:32 PM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12991+ Intercity 727 | 8:38 PM Alcantara | 2h00 | 10:38 PM Syracuse station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 727 | 8:44 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1h54 | 10:38 PM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 9:25 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2h05 | 11:30 PM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 9:32 PM Alcantara | 1h58 | 11:30 PM Syracuse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Giardini Naxos to Syracuse run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:17, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 3:17 AM |
Last train 9:35 PM |
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Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
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