Giardini Naxos to Messina train with Regionale

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Giardini Naxos to Messina

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 09 Sept

Cheapest price on 09 Sept

£5

Average ticket price on 09 Sept

£5

Fastest journey on 09 Sept

35 m

Average journey duration on 09 Sept

41 m

Trains on 09 Sept

60

Distance

48 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Giardini Naxos to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Giardini Naxos to Messina will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

On Wed 09 Sept, we found 60 trains from Giardini Naxos to Messina, including 56 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .

The slowest trains will take 45 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.

  • RegionaleRegionale 12974
    11:570h59
    Taormina-Giardini
    12:56Messina Centrale
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale 5382
    11:030h56
    Taormina-Giardini
    11:59Messina Centrale
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale 12950
    5:521h14
    Taormina-Giardini
    7:06Messina Centrale
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale 5372
    19:190h46
    Taormina-Giardini
    20:05Messina Centrale
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale 12978
    13:521h14
    Taormina-Giardini
    15:06Messina Centrale
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Giardini Naxos to Messina

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giardini Naxos to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.

Distance: 48 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£5

Average Price

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£11

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 43m

Average total duration

1h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Regionale

Most popular train company

Interbus S.p.A.

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Giardini Naxos to Messina is a coach with an average price of £5.

This is compared to other travel options from Giardini Naxos to Messina:

A coach is £0.59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giardini Naxos to Messina costing on average £5.

The fastest way to travel from Giardini Naxos to Messina is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Messina take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Giardini Naxos and Messina including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 47m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Giardini Naxos to Messina train times

The table below shows live departures for Giardini Naxos to Messina trains for today, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
RegionaleRegionale 129546:20 Alcantara
1h25
7:45 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129546:32 Taormina-Giardini
1h13
7:45 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129546:32 Taormina-Giardini
1h13
7:45 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53966:57 Alcantara
0h53
7:50 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53967:01 Taormina-Giardini
0h49
7:50 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53967:01 Taormina-Giardini
0h49
7:50 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129607:16 Taormina-Giardini
1h20
8:36 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129607:16 Taormina-Giardini
1h20
8:36 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53808:43 Alcantara
0h59
9:42 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53808:48 Taormina-Giardini
0h54
9:42 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53808:48 Taormina-Giardini
0h54
9:42 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
IntercityIntercity 7349:30 Taormina-Giardini
0h35
10:05 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
IntercityIntercity 7349:30 Taormina-Giardini
0h35
10:05 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12965 · Regionale 538210:32 Alcantara
1h27
11:59 Messina Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale 538211:03 Taormina-Giardini
0h56
11:59 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 538211:03 Taormina-Giardini
0h56
11:59 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1297411:49 Alcantara
1h07
12:56 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1297411:57 Taormina-Giardini
0h59
12:56 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1297411:57 Taormina-Giardini
0h59
12:56 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
IntercityIntercity 72412:16 Taormina-Giardini
0h44
13:00 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
IntercityIntercity 72412:16 Taormina-Giardini
0h44
13:00 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1297813:46 Alcantara
1h20
15:06 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1297813:52 Taormina-Giardini
1h14
15:06 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1297813:52 Taormina-Giardini
1h14
15:06 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298014:23 Alcantara
1h13
15:36 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298014:28 Taormina-Giardini
1h08
15:36 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298014:28 Taormina-Giardini
1h08
15:36 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 538414:48 Taormina-Giardini
1h01
15:49 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 538414:48 Taormina-Giardini
1h01
15:49 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298215:17 Alcantara
1h01
16:18 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298215:22 Taormina-Giardini
0h56
16:18 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298215:22 Taormina-Giardini
0h56
16:18 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12981 · Regionale 538615:44 Alcantara
1h14
16:58 Messina Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale 538616:13 Taormina-Giardini
0h45
16:58 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 538616:13 Taormina-Giardini
0h45
16:58 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298616:31 Alcantara
1h31
18:02 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298616:42 Taormina-Giardini
1h20
18:02 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298616:42 Taormina-Giardini
1h20
18:02 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298817:14 Alcantara
0h56
18:10 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298817:22 Taormina-Giardini
0h48
18:10 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1298817:22 Taormina-Giardini
0h48
18:10 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12983 · Regionale 537817:28 Alcantara
1h16
18:44 Messina Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale 537817:58 Taormina-Giardini
0h46
18:44 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 537817:58 Taormina-Giardini
0h46
18:44 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1299418:43 Alcantara
1h10
19:53 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1299418:50 Taormina-Giardini
1h03
19:53 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1299418:50 Taormina-Giardini
1h03
19:53 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 537219:14 Alcantara
0h51
20:05 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 537219:19 Taormina-Giardini
0h46
20:05 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 537219:19 Taormina-Giardini
0h46
20:05 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12989 · Regionale Veloce 539019:33 Alcantara
1h35
21:08 Messina Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 539020:11 Taormina-Giardini
0h57
21:08 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 539020:11 Taormina-Giardini
0h57
21:08 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1299220:44 Taormina-Giardini
1h01
21:45 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1299220:44 Taormina-Giardini
1h01
21:45 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 539222:07 Alcantara
1h01
23:08 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 539222:11 Taormina-Giardini
0h57
23:08 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 539222:11 Taormina-Giardini
0h57
23:08 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
Wednesday 9 September
RegionaleRegionale 129505:52 Taormina-Giardini
1h14
7:06 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129505:52 Taormina-Giardini
1h14
7:06 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Giardini Naxos to Messina

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Trains from Giardini Naxos to Messina run on average 38 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:21, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 49m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
48 km
Average train duration
47m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
38
Direct trains
34
Fastest train
49m
First train
3:21
Last train
22:30
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Giardini Naxos to Messina trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Giardini Naxos and Messina from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Regionale

About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regionale Duration
49m
Cheapest Regionale Price
£5
Regionale frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Regionale classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Food available
  • Extra legroom
2nd Class
  • Power plugs
  • Food available

Intercity

About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
35m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£9
Intercity frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Intercity classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Food available
  • Extra legroom
  • Pets (under 10kg)
2nd Class
  • Power plugs
  • Food available
  • Pets (under 10kg)

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Things to do in Messina

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Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina

The city’s main museum displays works by Caravaggio, Antonello followers and artefacts recovered after the 1908 earthquake.

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MUMA Museo del Mare

University museum with zoological and natural science collections, useful for visitors interested in academic heritage and research.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Sicily. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than Rome or Milan, while ferries, trains and local buses stay fairly affordable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for a simple meal or takeaway.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for fine dining.
Coffee
€1.20-2.50 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is often included or minimal. Round up in cafés and taxis, and leave 5-10% in restaurants for very good service, though it is not obligatory.

FAQs: Giardini Naxos to Messina train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Giardini Naxos to Messina 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Giardini Naxos to Messina can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £5.
The train journey from Giardini Naxos to Messina covers a distance of 48 km and takes approximately 49m. Trains run 38 per day.
The train distance from Giardini Naxos to Messina is 48 km.
The first train from Giardini Naxos to Messina leaves at 3:21.
The last train from Giardini Naxos to Messina departs at 22:30.
Trains from Giardini Naxos to Messina run approximately 38 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Giardini Naxos to Messina.
Yes, there is a direct train between Giardini Naxos and Messina. The service operates 34 times per day, provided by Regionale, Intercity.
To get from Giardini Naxos to Messina, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Giardini Naxos to Messina.
The train station in Giardini Naxos that goes to Messina is Taormina-Giardini, and it arrives at Messina Centrale.
The cheapest way to get from Giardini Naxos to Messina is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Giardini Naxos to Messina in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
In Messina, you can explore the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, a Norman-Arab style church, and enjoy vibrant local life at Piazza del Duomo, which provides access to key landmarks. Take a scenic boat tour of the Strait of Messina, or browse local markets for authentic Sicilian products. Enjoy a walk along the Messina waterfront, and visit the Messina Cathedral, known for its Norman architecture and astronomical clock. The Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock offer intricate displays and a noon show. The Regional Museum of Messina houses art and regional history, while the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto offers panoramic city views. Don't miss the Fountain of Orion in Piazza del Duomo, celebrated for its Renaissance sculptures.
Two to three days in Messina is typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Cathedral of Messina, the Astronomical Clock, and the Regional Museum.
Yes, you can take the train from Giardini Naxos to Messina.

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