1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Pets (under 10kg)
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£80
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£104
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
9 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
10 h 29 m
Trains on 08 Sept
14
Distance
717 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Messina to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Florence will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 14 trains from Messina to Florence, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 717 km distance in an average of 10 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 16 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.
Intercity 734+
Regionale Veloce 4110
Intercity 734+
Regionale Veloce 4110
Regionale 21684+
Intercity 734+
Regionale Veloce 4110
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 774
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 774
Intercity 734+
FRECCIAROSSA 9556
Intercity 724+
FRECCIAROSSA 9674
Regionale 21684+
Intercity 734+
FRECCIAROSSA 9556
InterCityNotte 89530+
FRECCIAROSSA 9524
InterCityNotte 89524+
FRECCIAROSSA 9404Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £71.
Distance: 717 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£70 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price |
10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Florence:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Florence costing on average £70.
A coach is £29 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Messina to Florence costing on average £71.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Coach takes on average 12h 32m.
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Florence trains for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 89524 · InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale Veloce 4020 | 20:55 Messina Centrale | 13h38 | 10:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 89524+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 20:55 Messina Centrale | 11h16 | 8:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 89524 · InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale Veloce 4020 | 20:55 Messina Centrale | 13h38 | 10:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 8 September | |||||
InterCityNotte 89530+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 0:35 Messina Centrale | 11h11 | 11:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 21684+ Intercity 734+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 9:18 Fiumara Gazzi | 14h32 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 21684+ Intercity 734+ FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 9:18 Fiumara Gazzi | 10h28 | 19:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 734+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 10:15 Messina Centrale | 13h35 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 734+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 10:15 Messina Centrale | 13h35 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 734+ FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 10:15 Messina Centrale | 9h31 | 19:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 13:20 Messina Centrale | 12h38 | 1:58 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 13:20 Messina Centrale | 12h38 | 1:58 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
Intercity 724+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 13:20 Messina Centrale | 10h00 | 23:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Messina to Florence run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 717 km distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 717 km |
Average train duration 10h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 0m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:37 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Messina to Florence trains use the Messina Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Campo di Marte. Use this guide to compare Messina and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
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Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
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