The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 22 trains that leave Catania Centrale for Messina Centrale every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale Veloce 5396
Regionale 12986
Regionale 5380
Regionale 12954
Regionale 12950
Intercity 722
Regionale 5378
Regionale 5386
Intercity 724
Regionale 5372Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 86 km
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Live departures
Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale trains for today, Tuesday 30 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 5378 | 16:19 Catania Centrale | 1h21 | 17:40 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12994 | 16:50 Catania Centrale | 2h03 | 18:53 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5372 | 17:34 Catania Centrale | 1h28 | 19:02 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5390 | 18:34 Catania Centrale | 1h34 | 20:08 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12992 | 18:47 Catania Centrale | 1h54 | 20:41 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5392 | 20:20 Catania Centrale | 1h43 | 22:03 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 31 December | |||||
Regionale 12950 | 04:01 Catania Centrale | 2h02 | 06:03 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12954 | 04:29 Catania Centrale | 2h13 | 06:42 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5396 | 05:17 Catania Centrale | 1h30 | 06:47 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12960 | 05:27 Catania Centrale | 2h06 | 07:33 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5380 | 07:08 Catania Centrale | 1h34 | 08:42 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 722 | 07:52 Catania Centrale | 1h13 | 09:05 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5382 | 09:14 Catania Centrale | 1h48 | 11:02 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12974 | 10:04 Catania Centrale | 1h52 | 11:56 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 724 | 10:33 Catania Centrale | 1h27 | 12:00 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12978 | 11:54 Catania Centrale | 2h12 | 14:06 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12980 | 12:27 Catania Centrale | 2h09 | 14:36 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5384 | 13:09 Catania Centrale | 1h37 | 14:46 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12982 | 13:24 Catania Centrale | 1h53 | 15:17 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5386 | 14:32 Catania Centrale | 1h24 | 15:56 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12986 | 14:35 Catania Centrale | 2h24 | 16:59 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12988 | 15:18 Catania Centrale | 1h49 | 17:07 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
Trains from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:29, the last at 19:24. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 03:29 |
Last train 19:24 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Catania Centrale and Messina Centrale from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Messina Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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