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Taking the train from Florence to Taormina-Giardini in 8 hours 22 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Florence to Taormina-Giardini? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 11 hours 10 minutes to travel the 741 km from Florence to Taormina-Giardini by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours 22 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. You can travel with Trenitalia trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Florence to Taormina-Giardini start from $82.49 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Taormina-Giardini? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Florence to Taormina-Giardini by train
It takes an average of 11h 10m to travel from Florence to Taormina-Giardini by train, over a distance of around 460 miles (741 km). There are normally 20 trains per day traveling from Florence to Taormina-Giardini and tickets for this journey start from $82.49 when you book in advance.
| First train | 12:12 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 9:48 pm | |
| Departure station | Florence | |
| Arrival station | Taormina-Giardini | |
| Journey time | From 8h 22m | |
| Distance | 460 miles (741 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $82.49 | |
| Train and bus operators | Trenitalia, Treni Turistici Italiani |
FAQs about the train journey from Florence to Taormina-Giardini
Want to know more about your journey from Florence to Taormina-Giardini? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Trenitalia trains from Florence to Taormina-Giardini
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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Intercity Notte (night trains) classes from Florence to Taormina-Giardini
Compare the different travel classes offered by Intercity Notte (night trains) when traveling from Florence to Taormina-Giardini.
Seated car Basic Easy
If you're traveling on a budget, buy a ticket for a basic seat – you'll find a spacious and comfortable seat with a fold-down table, as well as a minibar service.
- Fold-down table
- Minibar
- Reading light
- Baggage storage
- Power outlets
- USB ports
- Bedding
- Breakfast
- Bottle of water
- Beauty and grooming products
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Hanger
- Wake-up service
- Private bathroom
- Welcome drink
- Mirror
Comfort couchette
This couchette can host up to 4 people and offers plenty of amenities, including complimentary beauty and grooming products, bedding, and breakfast served in the morning.
- Fold-down table
- Minibar
- Reading light
- Baggage storage
- Power outlets
- USB ports
- Bedding
- Breakfast
- Bottle of water
- Beauty and grooming products
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Hanger
- Wake-up service
- Private bathroom
- Welcome drink
- Mirror
Deluxe cabin Relax
In this cabin, you'll enjoy a whole breakfast menu, a wake-up service and a more comfortable bed. Single, double or 3-berth compartments are available.
- Fold-down table
- Minibar
- Reading light
- Baggage storage
- Power outlets
- USB ports
- Bedding
- Breakfast
- Bottle of water
- Beauty and grooming products
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Hanger
- Wake-up service
- Private bathroom
- Welcome drink
- Mirror
Excelsior cabin Superior
The Excelsior cabin Superior can host up to 2 people. Enjoy the perks of the Deluxe cabin Relax, as well as a welcome drink and a private bathroom with washbasin, shower and mirror.
- Fold-down table
- Minibar
- Reading light
- Baggage storage
- Power outlets
- USB ports
- Bedding
- Breakfast
- Bottle of water
- Beauty and grooming products
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Hanger
- Wake-up service
- Private bathroom
- Welcome drink
- Mirror
Onboard services on Intercity Notte (night trains)
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Florence to Taormina-Giardini.
- You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Intercity Notte trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no baggage size limits – you can even travel with musical instruments and sports equipment. You’ll just need to make sure that your baggage is compatible with the space available on board.
A minibar trolley service is available on all Intercity Notte trains – you can choose from a wide range of snacks and drinks. Vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options are available too.
Unfortunately, free WiFi is not available on Intercity Notte trains.
- Kids under 4 can travel for free if a seat is not assigned to them. If they do have a seat, they can get 50% off Base tickets (standard fare).
- Children aged 4-14 also get 50% off, or 30% off if they’re traveling in the Comfort couchette or Deluxe cabin Relax.
- You can take your folding bike with you if it’s stored in one of the dedicated luggage spaces.
- If you have a traditional bike, you’ll need to disassemble it and place it in a bag that is not larger than 80 x 110 x 45cm (31.4 x 43.3 x 17.7 inches).
- Small pets are allowed on board free of charge, if they’re placed in a carrier or cage of max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm (27.5 x 11.8 x 19.6 inches). You’ll need to buy a ticket for the whole compartment.
- Bigger dogs are allowed on board if they have a ticket – it’s usually 50% off the Base ticket (standard fare).
Intercity Notte trains have a car with designated spaces for 2 passengers with a wheelchair and 2 companions. You’ll find a wheelchair symbol outside the car.
Depending on the class you’ll be traveling in, you’ll get to enjoy additional perks, including a wake-up service, breakfast, bedding and more.
Cheap train tickets from Florence to Taormina-Giardini
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Florence to Taormina-Giardini by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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