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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
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scilla to Taormina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scilla to Taormina will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 1 trains that leave Scilla for Taormina on Sun, Jun 21, 1 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 58 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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 Scilla 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $8 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Scilla to Taormina:
A ferry is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Scilla to Taormina costing on average $8 (€7).
A ferry is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scilla to Taormina costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Taormina take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.78 (€-6.37). The journey takes 2h 13m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
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 Scilla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:51 PM Scilla | 3h02 | 7:53 PM Taormina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Scilla to Taormina run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by ferry.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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A medieval palace that often hosts civic exhibitions and cultural displays; notable for its Arab-Norman-Gothic architecture in central Taormina.
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The town’s iconic panoramic square, famous for open views toward the sea and Etna and highly popular for photos at sunset.
The scenic shoreline facing Isola Bella, one of the most photographed and socially popular seaside areas around Taormina.
Sicily’s signature pasta with tomato sauce, fried eggplant, basil, and salted ricotta. It is strongly associated with eastern Sicily and commonly enjoyed in Taormina.
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, mozzarella, or butter and ham. They are a classic Sicilian street food found in bars and rosticcerie around Taormina.
A sweet-sour eggplant dish with tomato, celery, olives, and capers. This traditional Sicilian antipasto is widely served in Taormina.
Popular central osteria serving Sicilian dishes, fresh seafood, and local wines with a refined yet relaxed Taormina atmosphere.
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Well-known Taormina restaurant specializing in Sicilian seafood, grilled fish, and regional classics in an elegant but approachable setting.
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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