The cheapest and fastest trains from Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£174
Fastest journey
13 h 25 m
Average duration
16 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
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 £174 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
Of the 3 trains that leave Messina Centrale for Milan Centrale every day 3 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 16 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 h 55 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 Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina Centrale to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £14.
Distance: 967 km
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£108 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest | £138 Average Price |
15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 42m Average total duration 18h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m 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 today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:20 Messina Centrale | 17h45 | 05:05 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:45 Messina Centrale | 18h55 | 09:40 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 15h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £14 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 967 km distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 967 km |
Average train duration 15h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 40m |
First train 08:15 |
Last train 20:10 |
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 £14. 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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