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Travel from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini by train in 1 hour 14 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini by train is 1 hour 54 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour 14 minutes. Around 15 trains per day travel the 32 miles (52 km) between these two destinations. Direct trains are usually available every day on the route to Taormina-Giardini. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling on a Trenitalia service for all or at least part of your journey to Taormina-Giardini.
Book train tickets from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £4.95. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini by train
It takes an average of 1h 54m to travel from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini by train, over a distance of around 32 miles (52 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini and tickets for this journey start from £4.95 when you book in advance.
| First train | 00:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:45 | |
| Departure station | Villa San Giovanni | |
| Arrival station | Taormina-Giardini | |
| Journey time | From 1h 14m | |
| Distance | 32 miles (52 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £4.95 | |
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Trenitalia and Intercity trains from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini
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Intercity
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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Trenitalia's Intercity trains run on standard lines outside the high-speed network, offering more than 90 trains a day that guarantee long and medium distance connections, ensuring wide coverage of the rail network. All Intercity trains are modern and comfortable with plenty of seats, retractable tables, power sockets, air conditioning, courtesy lights and plenty of luggage space. Intercity Night trains allow you to travel overnight in cabins with beds, berths or seating.
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Intercity classes from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini
Compare the different travel classes offered by Intercity when travelling from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini.
Second Class Easy
Travel in Second Class Easy and enjoy seats with fold-down tables, power sockets and a bar carriage in the middle of the train.
- Air-conditioning
- Clothes hanger
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
First Class Plus
In addition to all the amenities in Second Class Easy, you'll get to enjoy more spacious seats and legroom in First Class Plus.
- Air-conditioning
- Clothes hanger
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
Onboard services on Intercity
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Villa San Giovanni to Taormina-Giardini.
- You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Intercity trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
You can get snacks and drinks from the vending machines available in coach 3. Gluten-free and lactose-free options are available too.
At the moment, Intercity trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.
- Children 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.
- Bimbi Gratis offer: You can also get free travel for children under 15 plus 40% off Base tickets for adults, if you’re travelling in a family group of 2 to 5 people (including at least one adult and one child).
- You can travel with your bike for free on all Intercity trains, provided it’s not larger than 80 x 110 x 45cm. Your bike must be disassembled or folded and stored in a bag in one of the dedicated luggage racks.
- If you can't fold your bike, some Intercity trains allow you to take your bike on board. However, you’ll need to book a space and buy a ticket. There are 6 bike spaces in coach 3 and 2 e-bike chargers.
- Small pets can travel on all Intercity trains free of charge, if they’re placed in a carrier or cage of max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm.
- Bigger dogs are allowed on all trains if they have a ticket, they’re kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
- Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on all Intercity trains.
Cheap train tickets from Villa San Giovanni 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 Villa San Giovanni 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.