The average train between Messina and Balestrate takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Messina to Balestrate. 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 Messina and Balestrate. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Messina is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Balestrate at 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 16m • 2 changes


5h 13m • 2 changes


6h 44m • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes


5h 16m • 2 changes


5h 13m • 2 changes


6h 44m • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Messina to Balestrate. However, there are services departing from Messina station and arriving at Balestrate station via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Messina to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.
Messina to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Piraineto station.
Book your Messina to Balestrate train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Messina and Balestrate is 223.5 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Messina Centrale to Balestrate via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto in around 6h 2m.