Travelling from Palermo to Taormina by train

Want to know how to get from Palermo to Taormina by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Palermo to Taormina take around 3 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 172 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Palermo is scheduled to depart at around  04:58. The last departure is usually at around 18:33 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Palermo at around 05:00, with the last train leaving at around 18:33. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 50 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 4 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$28.86.

We think any time is a great time to visit Taormina, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Taormina.

Is there a direct train from Palermo to Taormina?

The journey between Palermo and Taormina usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Palermo to Taormina every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Palermo to Taormina?

The Palermo to Taormina train travel takes about 3 hours and 26 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Palermo to Taormina train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Taormina leaving Palermo at around 04:58 and the last train leaving at around 18:33 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Palermo at around 05:00, with the final departure at 18:33.