The cheapest and fastest trains from Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
11 h 49 m
Average duration
14 h 6 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
967 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Messina Centrale to Milan 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 Milan Centrale will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 8 trains that leave Messina Centrale for Milan 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 967 km distance in an average of 14 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 h 10 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.
InterCityNotte 196216:4817h22Messina Centrale10:10Milan Centrale£711One-way0 changes
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 774 · InterCityNotte 75813:2017h45Messina Centrale7:05Milan Centrale£811One-way2 changes
InterCityNotte 1960+
Intercity 5900:3518h50Messina Centrale19:25Milan Centrale£1031One-way1 change
InterCityNotte 1960+
Intercity 588 · Intercity 6080:3517h10Messina Centrale17:45Milan Centrale£1051One-way2 changes
InterCityNotte 37502+
FRECCIAROSSA 961221:4513h13Messina Centrale10:58Milan Centrale£1181One-way1 change
InterCityNotte 1960+
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 · FRECCIAROSSA 96200:3511h49Messina Centrale12:24Milan Centrale£1671One-way2 changes
InterCityNotte 1960+
FRECCIAROSSA 95200:3512h15Messina Centrale12:50Milan Centrale£1391One-way1 change
InterCityNotte 37502+
FRECCIAROSSA 961221:4513h13Messina Centrale10:58Milan Centrale£1181One-way1 change
InterCityNotte 1962+
FRECCIAROSSA 950416:4816h02Messina Centrale8:50Milan Centrale£1321One-way1 change
InterCityNotte 1960+
Intercity 588 · Intercity 6080:3517h10Messina Centrale17:45Milan Centrale£1051One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 967 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£91 Average Price | £50 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 19m Average total duration 16h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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InterCityNotte 1960+ Intercity 588 · Intercity 608 | 0:35 Messina Centrale | 17h10 | 17:45 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ Intercity 590 | 0:35 Messina Centrale | 18h50 | 19:25 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 · FRECCIAROSSA 9620 | 0:35 Messina Centrale | 11h49 | 12:24 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 0:35 Messina Centrale | 12h15 | 12:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 · InterCityNotte 758 | 13:20 Messina Centrale | 17h45 | 7:05 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1962 | 16:48 Messina Centrale | 17h22 | 10:10 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIAROSSA 9504 | 16:48 Messina Centrale | 16h02 | 8:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale
Trains from Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale run on average 6 times per day, taking around 16h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 967 km distance in 13h 15m.
Distance 967 km |
Average train duration 16h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 15m |
First train 12:20 |
Last train 23:35 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa from Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Messina Centrale and Milan Centrale from £23. 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 Milan Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina Centrale to Milan 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 Milan Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Messina Centrale and Milan Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
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