Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£142
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
12 h 47 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Messina will cost around £142 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
Of the 10 trains that leave Milan for Messina 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 964 km distance in an average of 12 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 19 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.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milan to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 964 km
Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£107 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £131 Average Price |
12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 19m Average total duration 17h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | On time 11:48 Milan Centrale | 19h02 | 06:50 Messina Centrale | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() | 17:35 Milan Centrale | 13h15 | 06:50 Messina Centrale | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:10 Milan Centrale | 17h15 | 11:25 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | 19:50 Milan Centrale | 17h45 | 13:35 Messina Centrale | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 20:45 Milan Centrale | 16h50 | 13:35 Messina Centrale | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 06:15 Milan Centrale | 21h00 | 03:15 Messina Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Distance 964 km |
Average train duration 11h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 15m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 22:45 |
For as little as £49 you can travel by train from Milan to Messina with Intercity Notte, Intercity and Italo. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
Intercity Notte is an Italian train service operated by Trenitalia. It runs overnight services between major cities in Italy, making it a great option for travelers looking to save time and money. The Intercity Notte offers two types of trains: the Frecciarossa Notte and the Frecciargento Notte. The Frecciarossa Notte is the fastest train, with speeds of up to 300 km/h, while the Frecciargento Notte is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Both trains offer a range of onboard facilities, including comfortable seating, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. Trenitalia offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort, and Business. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Comfort and Business tickets offer additional benefits such as priority boarding and access to the lounge. The most popular routes for Intercity Notte are Rome to Milan, Rome to Venice, and Milan to Venice. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Italy's most iconic cities in a convenient and comfortable way.
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