Sicily to Messina Trains

Sicily to Messina trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sicily and Messina takes 4h 5m 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 5m
Duration: 227 km
Distance: €31
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Trenitalia)

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Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...

4h 11m

€25–46

Sicily to Messina train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sicily and Messina. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Messina at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:59 PM → 9:24 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:03 PM → 11:32 PM
3h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:03 AM → 8:03 AM
8h • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 5:44 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 5:44 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 5:44 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 5:44 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 5:44 PM
3h 44m • 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.

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Train (Trenitalia)

Sicily to Messina train times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:59 PM → 9:24 PM

8:03 PM → 11:32 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:03 AM → 8:03 AM

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM

7:55 AM → 11:16 AM

9:30 AM → 1:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM

7:55 AM → 11:16 AM

9:30 AM → 1:10 PM

2:00 PM → 5:44 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM

7:55 AM → 11:16 AM

9:30 AM → 1:10 PM

2:00 PM → 5:44 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM

7:55 AM → 11:16 AM

9:30 AM → 1:10 PM

2:00 PM → 5:44 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM

7:55 AM → 11:16 AM

9:30 AM → 1:10 PM

2:00 PM → 5:44 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:00 AM

7:55 AM → 11:16 AM

9:30 AM → 1:10 PM

2:00 PM → 5:44 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale

Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale

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