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The cheapest and fastest trains from Messina to Catania
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
87 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Messina to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Catania will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Fast trains
Of the 45 trains that leave Messina for Catania every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
Regionale 21689 · Regionale 1298113:552h23
Fiumara Gazzi16:18Catania Ognina
£81One-way
1 change
Regionale 21681 · Regionale 1295506:102h05
Fiumara Gazzi08:15Catania Ognina
£81One-way
1 change
Regionale 1298114:381h40
Messina Centrale16:18Catania Ognina
£91One-way
0 changes
Regionale 1297714:151h54
Messina Centrale16:09Catania Centrale
£91One-way
0 changes
Regionale 21691 · Regionale 1298315:312h44
Fiumara Gazzi18:15Catania Centrale
£91One-way
1 change
Regionale Veloce 538307:261h20
Messina Centrale08:46Catania Centrale
£91One-way
0 changes
Regionale Veloce 539111:151h21
Messina Centrale12:36Catania Centrale
£91One-way
0 changes
Regionale 538105:131h22
Messina Centrale06:35Catania Centrale
£91One-way
0 changes
Regionale Veloce 539513:201h23
Messina Centrale14:43Catania Centrale
£91One-way
0 changes
Regionale Veloce 538509:151h25
Messina Centrale10:40Catania Centrale
£91One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Messina to Catania
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 87 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Messina to Catania train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:20
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale 5381 | 04:13 Messina Centrale | 1h22 | 05:35 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12953 | 04:39 Messina Centrale | 1h38 | 06:17 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12953 | 04:39 Messina Centrale | 1h54 | 06:33 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21681 · Regionale 12955 | 05:10 Fiumara Gazzi | 2h05 | 07:15 Catania Ognina | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12955 | 05:30 Messina Centrale | 1h45 | 07:15 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12955 | 05:30 Messina Centrale | 2h00 | 07:30 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21680 · Regionale Veloce 5383 | 06:11 Fiumara Gazzi | 1h35 | 07:46 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale Veloce 5383 | 06:26 Messina Centrale | 1h20 | 07:46 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12961 | 06:55 Messina Centrale | 1h51 | 08:46 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12961 | 06:55 Messina Centrale | 2h05 | 09:00 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21682 · Regionale Veloce 5385 | 07:08 Fiumara Gazzi | 2h32 | 09:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale Veloce 5385 | 08:15 Messina Centrale | 1h25 | 09:40 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21684 · Regionale 12967 | 08:18 Fiumara Gazzi | 3h13 | 11:31 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12967 | 09:33 Messina Centrale | 1h58 | 11:31 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12967 | 09:33 Messina Centrale | 1h46 | 11:19 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5391 | 10:15 Messina Centrale | 1h21 | 11:36 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12969 | 11:00 Messina Centrale | 2h03 | 13:03 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12969 | 11:00 Messina Centrale | 1h50 | 12:50 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21687 · Regionale 12973 | 11:40 Fiumara Gazzi | 2h58 | 14:38 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale Veloce 5395 | 12:20 Messina Centrale | 1h23 | 13:43 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12973 | 12:35 Messina Centrale | 1h51 | 14:26 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12973 | 12:35 Messina Centrale | 2h03 | 14:38 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21686 · Regionale 12977 | 12:46 Fiumara Gazzi | 2h08 | 14:54 Catania Ognina | 1 change | |
| Regionale 21689 · Regionale 12981 | 12:55 Fiumara Gazzi | 2h37 | 15:32 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 21689 · Regionale 12981 | 12:55 Fiumara Gazzi | 2h23 | 15:18 Catania Ognina | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12977 | 13:15 Messina Centrale | 1h54 | 15:09 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12977 | 13:15 Messina Centrale | 1h39 | 14:54 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12981 | 13:38 Messina Centrale | 1h40 | 15:18 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12981 | 13:38 Messina Centrale | 1h54 | 15:32 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21691 · Regionale 12983 | 14:31 Fiumara Gazzi | 2h44 | 17:15 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12983 | 15:18 Messina Centrale | 1h57 | 17:15 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12983 | 15:18 Messina Centrale | 1h46 | 17:04 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
 Intercity 721 | 15:36 Messina Centrale | 1h50 | 17:26 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21690 · Regionale Veloce 5397 | 15:37 Fiumara Gazzi | 2h03 | 17:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 21693 · Regionale 12987 | 15:45 Fiumara Gazzi | 2h49 | 18:34 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale Veloce 5397 | 16:15 Messina Centrale | 1h25 | 17:40 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12987 | 16:45 Messina Centrale | 1h49 | 18:34 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 21692 · Regionale 12989 | 16:48 Fiumara Gazzi | 2h28 | 19:16 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12989 | 17:31 Messina Centrale | 1h45 | 19:16 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12991 | 18:27 Messina Centrale | 1h48 | 20:15 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Intercity 727 | 19:15 Messina Centrale | 1h29 | 20:44 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 22117 | 19:18 Messina Centrale | 1h45 | 21:03 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 22117 | 19:18 Messina Centrale | 1h57 | 21:15 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12995 | 21:15 Messina Centrale | 1h32 | 22:47 Catania Ognina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12995 | 21:15 Messina Centrale | 1h47 | 23:02 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Messina to Catania?
The best time to book your train from Messina to Catania is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Messina to Catania route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Messina to Catania per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Messina to Catania.
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Overview: Train from Messina to Catania
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Trains from Messina to Catania run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
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 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 04:41 |
Last train 22:30 |
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 Messina to Catania trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Messina and Catania 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 Duration
1h 37m
Cheapest Price
£8
Regionale frequency
27 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
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 Duration
1h 19m
Cheapest Price
£8
Intercity frequency
3 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
FAQs: Messina to Catania train
FAQs: Travel by train from Messina to Catania easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Messina to Catania.
The train distance from Messina to Catania is 87 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Messina and Catania. The service operates 19 times per day, provided by Regionale, Intercity.
The train journey from Messina to Catania covers a distance of 87 km and takes approximately 1h 37m. Trains run 30 per day.
Booking trains from Messina to Catania in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Messina to Catania leaves at 4:41.
To get from Messina to Catania, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The last train from Messina to Catania departs at 22:30.
Trains from Messina to Catania run approximately 30 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Messina to Catania can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £9.
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Catania is by coach, costing approximately £5.
There is no night train service from Messina to Catania.
The train station in Messina that goes to Catania is Messina Centrale, and it arrives at Catania Centrale.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Messina to Catania.
Yes, you can take the train from Messina to Catania.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Messina and Catania
Messina
Catania
Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais)
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