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Milan to Taormina by train
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Cheapest Price US$14.60
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30 days in advance US$137.20
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7 days in advance US$172.00
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First train19:05
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Last train20:10
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey17hr 41m
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Distance986 kilometres
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Trains per day2
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Avg. journey time18hr 37m
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Train operators
Milan to Taormina train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Milan to Taormina by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Milan to Taormina take around 17 hours and 41 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 986 kilometres.
On weekdays the only train to Taormina is usually scheduled to depart Milan around . This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 2 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 50 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$14.60.
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 Milan to Taormina?
Yes, there is a direct train from Milan to Taormina.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
How long does it take to travel from Milan to Taormina?
The Milan to Taormina train travel takes about 17 hours and 41 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Milan to Taormina train times and schedule?
On weekdays the only train to Taormina is usually scheduled to depart Milan around . This is the same at the weekend.
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Intercity Notte night train
The overnight train from Milan to Sicily is an excellent option for reaching the town of Taormina on Sicily’s east coast. The train also transports sleeping cars and couchettes from Milan direct to other towns in Sicily: Cefalù, Catania, Palermo and Syracuse.
The night train from Milan to Taormina first runs south to reach the coast at Genoa. It then broadly follows the west coast for the entire length of Italy down to Villa San Giovanni where the train is shipped onto a ferry for the short sea crossing to Sicily.
If you don’t fancy the idea of such a long overnight journey, it is also possible to travel by daytime trains from Milan to Taormina, usually with just one change of train along the way. Take a high-speed train from Milan to either Naples or Salerno, connecting at one of these stations for an onward Intercity train to Sicily.
Milan Centrale to Taormina-Giardini (night train)
The night train to Sicily departs from Milano Centrale around eight in the evening. You have a choice of either couchette or sleeping car on this Intercity Notte service. The latter is more comfortable and therefore a better choice for the long journey.
This train stops during the evening at a number of places along the Ligurian and Tuscan coast to pick up passengers. These stops include Genoa, Pisa and Livorno. The train then runs without stop for some hours to allow passengers to sleep. By the following morning, you’ll be running down the coast of Calabria as the train heads to the ferry bound for Sicily. The train slips on board the ferry and within an hour you are in Sicily. The train then tracks south down the coast of Sicily to Taormina.