The average train between Messina and Bologna takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Messina to Bologna. 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 Messina and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Messina is at 1:20 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Rome Termini and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Messina to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Messina station and arriving at Bologna station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Messina to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Messina Centrale station.
Messina to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
The distance between Messina and Bologna is 487.4 km. The road distance is 648 km.
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Roma Termini every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–150 and the journey takes 8h 14m.
