The average train between Palermo and Messina takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Messina. 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 Palermo and Messina. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Messina at 11:27 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palermo station and arriving at Messina station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
Palermo to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Book your Palermo to Messina train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Palermo and Messina is 193.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily.
