- Distance: 98.1 km
- Duration: 1h 45m
The average train between Messina and Catania takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Messina to Catania. 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 every 2 hours between Messina and Catania. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Messina is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Catania at 10:26 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Messina station and arriving at Catania station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Messina to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.
Messina to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.
Book your Messina to Catania train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Messina and Catania is 88.8 km. The road distance is 98 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Messina Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa hourly. Tickets cost €12–20 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route every 4 hours.
