The average train between Zurich and Messina takes 21h 50m and the fastest train takes 21h 12m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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 once daily between Zurich and Messina. The earliest departure is at 1:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Messina at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 21h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Messina. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Messina station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
Zurich to Messina train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Messina train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Messina Centrale station.
The distance between Zurich and Messina is 1,168 km. The road distance is 1,460 km.
There is no direct connection from Zurich to Messina. However, you can take the train to Lugano, take the train to Milano Centrale, walk to Milan Centrale, then take the vehicle to Messina Centrale.
