The average train between Messina and Grotte takes 11h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Messina to Grotte. 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 Messina and Grotte. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Messina is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Grotte at 1:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Termini Imerese and take an average of 11h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Messina to Grotte. However, there are services departing from Messina station and arriving at Grotte station via Termini Imerese. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
Messina to Grotte train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.
Messina to Grotte train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Aragona-Caldare station.
Book your Messina to Grotte train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Messina and Grotte is 185 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Messina Centrale to Grotte via Termini Imerese and Aragona-Caldare in around 5h 35m.