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Sicily to Messina trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sicily and Messina takes 4h 2m 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 2m
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 50m
€24–46

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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 44m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 28m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 29m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 52m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia7h 10m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 30m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 21m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia7h 10m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 30m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 21m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia7h 10m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 30m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 21m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia7h 10m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 30m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 21m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia7h 10m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 30m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 21m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity9h 7m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 21m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia Intercity3h 44m • 1 change

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia3h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sicily to Messina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Sicily to Messina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 5 times a day.

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