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Sicily to Messina trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sicily and Messina takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. 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.

3h 55m
Duration
227 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Trenitalia)

best
  1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train 5354 / ...
4h 7m
€23–51

Sicily to Messina train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sicily and Messina. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Messina at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Sicily to Messina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Messina, Italy?

Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily.

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