Duration | 2h 52m |
Distance | 228.1 km |
Average price | 20€ |
Frequency | 9/day |
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Messina Centrale. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.
More detailsThe distance between Palermo and Messina is 194 km. The road distance is 228.1 km.
Get driving directionsPalermo to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
More detailsPalermo to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
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More detailsThe primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
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