The train between Zurich and Messina 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 service departs Zurich at 3:33 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Messina at 12:45:00. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 21h 12m. 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 Zürich HB station and arriving at Messina Centrale station via Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 12m.
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 Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
The distance between Zurich and Messina is 1168 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.
