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Regional train to Taormina-GiardiniorPrivate transfer to Taormina?

The short answer

For one traveler the Regional train to Taormina-Giardini is cheaper by €128.50. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Private transfer to Taormina is quicker: 45 min against 1 h. The Regional train to Taormina-Giardini varies between 50 and 80 minutes.

Regional train to Taormina-Giardini: 05:19–20:28. Private transfer to Taormina: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersRegional train to Taormina-GiardiniPrivate transfer to TaorminaDifference
1€6.50€135€128.50
2€13€135€122
3€19.50€135€115.50
4€26€135€109
5€32.50€176€143.50
6€39€176€137
7€45.50€176€130.50
8€52€352€300

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
Regionale · TrenitaliaRegional train to Taormina-Giardini
From
Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station, 600 m from the terminal on the signed footpath or by the 524S shuttle
To
Taormina-Giardini station, on the coast below the town, calling at Catania Centrale on the way
Luggage
An ordinary regional train with racks; no luggage charge.
Runs
05:19–20:28
Journey
50–80 min

The train calls at Catania Centrale first, so a ticket bought to Taormina covers the whole ride; do not buy it in two halves.

Taormina-Giardini station is below the town, at the Giardini Naxos end of the bay; the climb to Corso Umberto is by local bus or taxi.

Regional train to Taormina-Giardini: price for every party size

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