The average train between Catania and Messina takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Catania 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 hourly between Catania and Messina. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catania is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Messina at 11:08 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Catania station and arriving at Messina station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
Catania to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Centrale station.
Catania to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Book your Catania to Messina train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Catania and Messina is 88.8 km. The road distance is 93 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €10 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route once daily.
