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Palazzo Corvaja
Medieval palace housing the Sicilian Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions, with exhibits on local craft and culture in central Taormina.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Teresa di Riva station to Taormina-Giardini is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Teresa di Riva station to Taormina-Giardini will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 8 trains that leave Santa Teresa di Riva station for Taormina-Giardini on Sun, Jun 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 16 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 Santa Teresa di Riva station to Taormina-Giardini among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Teresa di Riva station to Taormina-Giardini:
A train is $0.09 (€0.07) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Teresa di Riva station to Taormina-Giardini costing on average $4 (€4).
Other travel options to Taormina-Giardini take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (16m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around $4 (€3) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Teresa di Riva station to Taormina-Giardini 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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![]() | 6:38 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h16 | 6:54 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:44 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h15 | 8:59 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:29 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h15 | 11:44 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h24 | 3:54 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:06 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h16 | 4:22 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:46 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h11 | 4:57 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:22 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h20 | 6:42 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h20 | 8:25 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Santa Teresa di Riva station to Taormina-Giardini run on average 15 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 5:53 AM |
Last train 9:57 PM |
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Medieval palace housing the Sicilian Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions, with exhibits on local craft and culture in central Taormina.
Historic villa-museum and artists’ house linked to notable writers and painters, known for its preserved interiors and garden views over Taormina.
Archaeological museum presenting finds from ancient Naxos, one of the earliest Greek colonies in Sicily, inside the Naxos archaeological park area.
Taormina’s main pedestrian street lined with historic buildings, boutiques, and viewpoints, essential for a first walk through town.
Iconic panoramic square with postcard views of the coast and Mount Etna, especially popular at sunset and on social media.
Scenic island and nature reserve linked by a narrow strip of beach, one of the area’s most photographed coastal spots.
A classic Sicilian pasta with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, and salted ricotta. Strongly associated with eastern Sicily and widely loved around Taormina.
Stuffed rice balls coated with breadcrumbs and fried. Common fillings include ragù, cheese, or butter and ham, making them a must-try Sicilian street food.
Swordfish cooked in a typically Messina-style sauce with tomatoes, olives, capers, and sometimes celery. A signature seafood dish of this coast.
Reliable casual spot known for regional Sicilian dishes, good wine, and a warm atmosphere close to the historic center.
Well-known Taormina restaurant with a panoramic setting, serving Sicilian seafood, pasta, and grilled dishes in a polished atmosphere.
Established, popular trattoria in Taormina known for traditional Sicilian cooking, seafood, pasta, and a lively local feel.
Prices are high in Taormina, especially for hotels and tourist-area dining. Giardini Naxos is usually a bit cheaper.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, leave EUR 1-2 or about 5-10% for very good service.
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