The average train between Basel and Taormina takes 23h 28m and the fastest train takes 22h 47m. There is at least one train per day from Basel 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.
Trains run once daily between Basel and Taormina. The earliest departure is at 1:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:04 PM which arrives into Taormina at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 23h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Taormina station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 28m.
Basel to Taormina train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Taormina train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Taormina-Giardini station.
Book your Basel to Taormina train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Intercity Night.
The distance between Basel and Taormina is 1,248.4 km. The road distance is 1,583 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Taormina-Giardini via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Centrale Fs, Garibaldi Fs, and Milano P.Garibaldi in around 24h 57m.
