The average train between Basel and Taormina takes 23h 21m and the fastest train takes 22h 59m. 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 3:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:04 PM which arrives into Taormina at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 23h 21m. 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 21m.
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.
The distance between Basel and Taormina is 1,248.4 km. The road distance is 1,583 km.
There is no direct connection from Basel to Taormina. However, you can take the train to Lugano, take the train to Milano Centrale, walk to Milan Centrale, then take the vehicle to Taormina-Giardini.
