The average train between Balestrate and Messina takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Balestrate to Messina. 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 4 times a day between Balestrate and Messina. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balestrate is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Messina at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Piraineto and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 29m • 2 changes


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5h 14m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Balestrate to Messina. However, there are services departing from Balestrate station and arriving at Messina station via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Balestrate to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Piraineto station.
Balestrate to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
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The distance between Balestrate and Messina is 223.5 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Balestrate to Messina Centrale via Piraineto and Palermo Centrale in around 5h 45m.