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Sorrento to Messina trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sorrento and Messina takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Sorrento 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.

7h 13m
Duration
475 km
Distance
€70
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Sorrento to Messina train times

Trains run twice daily between Sorrento and Messina. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sorrento is at 12:30 PM which arrives into Messina at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 5m • 1 change
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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 5m • 1 change
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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 5m • 1 change
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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 5m • 1 change
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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 10m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 5m • 1 change
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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 5m • 1 change
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    Campania ExpressTrenitalia Intercity7h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sorrento 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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  • Distance: 475.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro to Messina Centrale via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and Napoli Centrale in around 7h 52m.

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