The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
13 h 14 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
967 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
Of the 7 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Messina 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 13 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 h 35 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 1963
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+
Intercity 727
Intercity 609+
Regionale Veloce 4157+
InterCityNotte 1959
Intercity 659 · Intercity 511+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+
Intercity 727
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9651 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+
InterCityNotte 1959
InterCityNotte 1963Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 967 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£103 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
14h 19m Average total duration 13h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 49m Average total duration 18h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+ Intercity 727 | 07:30 Milan Centrale | 11h20 | 18:50 Messina Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 659 · Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 08:10 Milan Centrale | 20h05 | 04:15 Messina Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 609+ Regionale Veloce 4157+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 10:15 Milan Centrale | 22h50 | 09:05 Messina Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:10 Milan Centrale | 12h05 | 04:15 Messina Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9651 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:35 Milan Centrale | 11h40 | 04:15 Messina Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 18:35 Milan Centrale | 14h30 | 09:05 Messina Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 19:10 Milan Centrale | 16h35 | 11:45 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale
Distance 967 km |
Average train duration 13h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 15m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 20:45 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa from Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Messina 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: Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan Centrale and Messina 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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