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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
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reggio Calabria to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reggio Calabria to Taormina will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
It's difficult to get from Reggio Calabria to Taormina without transferring at least once.
Regionale 5518+
Intercity 727
Regionale 5518+
Intercity 727Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Reggio Calabria to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
| Train | Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Reggio Calabria to Taormina:
A ferry is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reggio Calabria to Taormina costing on average $8 (€7).
A ferry is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Calabria to Taormina costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
The table below shows live departures for Reggio Calabria to Taormina trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5518+ Intercity 727 | 5:57 PM Reggio di Calabria Catona | 2h45 | 8:42 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Reggio Calabria to Taormina run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by ferry.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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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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