The average train between Lyon and Messina takes 39h 15m and the fastest train takes 39h 13m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Lyon 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 twice a week between Lyon and Messina. The earliest departure is at 5:23 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Messina at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 39h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Messina. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Messina station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 15m.
Lyon to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
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The distance between Lyon and Messina is 1,218.2 km. The road distance is 1,645 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Messina Centrale via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Nuova in around 24h 25m.