The average train between Rome and Messina takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 twice daily between Rome and Messina. The earliest departure is at 8:16 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Rome is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Messina at 9:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rome station and arriving at Messina station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 16m.
Rome to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Book your Rome to Messina train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity Night.
The distance between Rome and Messina is 487.2 km. The road distance is 644 km.
Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Roma Termini to Messina Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 8h 59m.
