Travelling from Taormina to Palermo by train

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

The fastest trains from Taormina to Palermo take around 3 hours and 51 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 172 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Taormina is scheduled to depart at around  05:52. The last departure is usually at around 18:50 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Taormina at around 05:52, with the last train leaving at around 19:19. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 38 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$21.80.

We think any time is a great time to visit Palermo, 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 Palermo.

Is there a direct train from Taormina to Palermo?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Taormina to Palermo 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 Taormina to Palermo?

The Taormina to Palermo train travel takes about 3 hours and 51 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Taormina to Palermo train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Palermo leaving Taormina at around 05:52 and the last train leaving at around 18:50 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Taormina at around 05:52, with the final departure at 19:19.