The average train between Messina and Sicily takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Messina to Sicily. 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 4 hours between Messina and Sicily. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Messina is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Sicily at 4:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Messina to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Messina station and arriving at Sicily station via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Messina to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.
Messina to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Messina to Sicily train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Messina and Sicily is 139.9 km. The road distance is 227 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day.