The average train between Grotte and Messina takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Grotte 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 3 times a day between Grotte and Messina. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grotte is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Messina at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Aragona-Caldare and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grotte to Messina. However, there are services departing from Grotte station and arriving at Messina station via Termini Imerese. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Grotte to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Aragona-Caldare station.
Grotte to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Book your Grotte to Messina train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Grotte and Messina is 185 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Grotte to Messina Centrale via Aragona-Caldare and Termini Imerese in around 5h 55m.