The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
15 h 42 m
Average duration
15 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
887 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Genoa Piazza Principe to Messina Centrale will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
Of the 1 trains that leave Genoa Piazza Principe for Messina Centrale every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 887 km distance in an average of 15 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 42 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Genoa Piazza Principe to Messina Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa Piazza Principe to Messina Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a flight costs an average of £95.
Distance: 887 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£112 Average Price | £117 Average Price | £74 Average Price Cheapest |
15h 55m Average total duration 15h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 40m Average total duration 18h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Genoa Piazza Principe to Messina Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Genoa Piazza Principe to Messina Centrale trains for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 19h07 | 11:25 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:53 Genoa Piazza Principe | 15h42 | 13:35 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Messina Centrale
Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Messina Centrale run on average 4 times per day, taking around 15h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £98 but you can travel from only £56 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 21:53. The fastest train covers the 887 km distance in 13h 42m.
Distance 887 km |
Average train duration 15h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £98 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 13h 42m |
First train 03:53 |
Last train 21:53 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale from Genoa Piazza Principe to Messina Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale trains will get you between Genoa Piazza Principe and Messina Centrale from £56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Genoa Piazza Principe to Messina Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa Piazza Principe 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Genoa Piazza Principe and Messina Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
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