Palermo to Taormina Trains

Palermo to Taormina trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Palermo and Taormina takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Taormina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 8m
Duration: 267 km
Distance: €38
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Messina (Trenitalia)

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Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re / ...

4h 9m

€29–53

Palermo to Taormina train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Palermo and Taormina. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Taormina at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:35 PM → 8:28 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
6:36 PM → 11:12 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
8:18 PM → 5:51 AM
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9h 33m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 7:42 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palermo to Taormina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Messina (Trenitalia)

Palermo to Taormina train times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:35 PM → 8:28 PM

6:36 PM → 11:12 PM

8:18 PM → 5:51 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:19 AM

8:22 AM → 1:09 PM

10:15 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:19 AM

8:22 AM → 1:09 PM

10:15 AM → 2:43 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:35 AM

8:22 AM → 12:44 PM

10:15 AM → 4:24 PM

2:30 PM → 7:42 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:19 AM

8:22 AM → 1:09 PM

10:15 AM → 2:43 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:19 AM

8:22 AM → 1:09 PM

10:15 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:19 AM

8:22 AM → 1:09 PM

10:15 AM → 2:13 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Taormina, Italy?

Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale

Train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini

Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale

Train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini

Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale

Train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini

Train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardini

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Train trips from Palermo

Train trips to Taormina

Alternative transport options

8:18 PM → 5:51 AM
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