The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£164
Fastest journey
16 h 35 m
Average duration
17 h 50 m
Trains per day
4
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 £164 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 4 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Messina Centrale every day 4 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 17 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 h 45 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 coach, train and flight for Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale
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 £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 967 km
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£97 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price |
14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 25m Average total duration 17h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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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 | 18:35 Milan Centrale | 13h40 | 08:15 Messina Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 19:10 Milan Centrale | 16h35 | 11:45 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 08:30 Milan Centrale | 19h45 | 04:15 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale by coach, train or flight
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Intercity Notte, but also compare tickets for the likes of Intercity or Frecciarossa to find the best option for your trip from Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale
Trains from Milan Centrale to Messina Centrale run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 967 km distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 967 km |
Average train duration 14h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 5m |
First train 07:30 |
Last train 21:45 |
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 £18. 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Messina 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 Messina Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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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