The cheapest and fastest trains from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
14 h 19 m
Average duration
14 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
786 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 2 trains that leave Messina Centrale for Bologna Centrale every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 786 km distance in an average of 14 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 24 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 coach and train for Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 14h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 786 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£91 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
15h 21m Average total duration 14h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration Fastest 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:20 Messina Centrale | 15h24 | 03:44 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale run on average 5 times per day, taking around 14h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 786 km distance in 14h 19m.
Distance 786 km |
Average train duration 14h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 14h 19m |
First train 09:15 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale trainsIntercity Notte trains will get you between Messina Centrale and Bologna Centrale from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Messina Centrale to Bologna Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina Centrale to Bologna 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Messina Centrale and Bologna Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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