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Regional train to Taormina-GiardiniorRegional train to Siracusa?

The short answer

For one traveler the Regional train to Taormina-Giardini is cheaper by €2.30. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Regional train to Taormina-Giardini is quicker: 1 h against 1 h 10. The Regional train to Siracusa varies between 58 and 82 minutes.

Regional train to Taormina-Giardini: 05:19–20:28. Regional train to Siracusa: 06:11–22:28.

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-GiardiniRegional train to SiracusaDifference
1€6.50€8.80€2.30
2€13€17.60€4.60
3€19.50€26.40€6.90
4€26€35.20€9.20
5€32.50€44€11.50
6€39€52.80€13.80
7€45.50€61.60€16.10
8€52€70.40€18.40

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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Regionale · TrenitaliaRegional train to Siracusa
From
Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station, 600 m from the terminal on the signed footpath or by the 524S shuttle
To
Siracusa station, a 15-minute walk from the bridge to Ortigia
Luggage
An ordinary regional train with racks; no luggage charge.
Runs
06:11–22:28
Journey
58–82 min

The trains run away from Catania: do not board one for the city. Platform signs say Siracusa.

Gaps of up to two hours in the afternoon; the coach from the same forecourt may leave sooner, but its fare is not shown here.

Regional train to Siracusa: price for every party size

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