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The average train between Sicily and Messina takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Sicily 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 Sicily and Messina. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Messina at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Messina. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale station and arriving at Messina Centrale station via Messina Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Sicily to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
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The distance between Sicily and Messina is 139.9 km. The road distance is 228 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day.
