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Sicily to Messina trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sicily and Messina takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. 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.

4h 1m
Duration
227 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Trenitalia)

best
  1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train 5354 / ...
3h 48m
€25–51

Sicily to Messina train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sicily and Messina. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Messina at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 226.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route every 4 hours.

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