The cheapest and fastest trains from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
10 h 16 m
Average duration
11 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
742 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
It's difficult to get from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella without transferring at least once.
Intercity 734+
Regionale Veloce 41109:30 AM14h20Taormina-Giardini11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1141One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 1960+
Intercity 588+
Regionale 1822211:35 PM14h17Taormina-Giardini1:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1621One-way2 transfers
Intercity 734+
FRECCIAROSSA 95569:30 AM10h16Taormina-Giardini7:46 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1741One-way1 transfer
Intercity 724+
FRECCIAROSSA 956812:16 PM10h42Taormina-Giardini10:58 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1741One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 37502+
FRECCIAROSSA 95168:31 PM13h15Taormina-Giardini9:46 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1761One-way1 transfer
Intercity 734+
FRECCIAROSSA 95569:30 AM10h16Taormina-Giardini7:46 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1741One-way1 transfer
Intercity 724+
FRECCIAROSSA 956812:16 PM10h42Taormina-Giardini10:58 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1741One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 1960+
FRECCIAROSSA 952011:35 PM11h11Taormina-Giardini10:46 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1941One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 37502+
FRECCIAROSSA 95168:31 PM13h15Taormina-Giardini9:46 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1761One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 1960+
Intercity 588+
Regionale 1822211:35 PM14h17Taormina-Giardini1:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1621One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $35.
Distance: 461 miles (742 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $163 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 54m Average total duration 18h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $36 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $109 (€87).
A bus is $90 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $163 (€130).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 13m.
Bus takes on average 18h 24m.
Tickets start at around $109 (€87) compared to roughly $62 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-47.05 (€-37.52). The journey takes 11h 13m versus 10h 10m 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.
Live departures
Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 37502+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 8:31 PM Taormina-Giardini | 13h15 | 9:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ Intercity 588+ Regionale 18222 | 11:35 PM Taormina-Giardini | 14h17 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 11:35 PM Taormina-Giardini | 11h11 | 10:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
Intercity 734+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 9:30 AM Taormina-Giardini | 14h20 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 734+ FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 9:30 AM Taormina-Giardini | 10h16 | 7:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 724+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568 | 12:16 PM Taormina-Giardini | 10h42 | 10:58 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€55) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:47, the last at 14:20. The fastest train covers the 461 miles (742 km) distance in 10h 42m.
Distance 461 miles (742 km) |
Average train duration 11h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€55) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 42m |
First train 7:47 AM |
Last train 2:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Taormina-Giardini and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $35 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Taormina-Giardini to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
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