Milan to Messina train with Intercity Notte

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Messina

Showing times and prices for 20 Jul

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 797+IntercityIntercity 723
22:1817h17
Milan Porta Garibaldi
15:35Messina Centrale
£1061One-way
1 change
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1963
20:1017h15
Milan Centrale
13:25Messina Centrale
£1071One-way
0 changes
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 797+IntercityIntercity 723+RegionaleRegionale 21693
22:1818h26
Milan Porta Garibaldi
16:44Fiumara Gazzi
£1071One-way
2 changes
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9573+RegionaleNave Veloce Blu Jet V4 · Regionale 21687
21:2015h19
Milan Centrale
12:39Fiumara Gazzi
£1311One-way
2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 2016+IntercityIntercity 511+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1955
08:1521h00
Milan Centrale
05:15Messina Centrale
£1511One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Milan to Messina

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

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Train
Most popular
Coach
Flight

£107

Average Price

£67

Average Price

Cheapest

£131

Average Price

12h 8m

Average total duration

11h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

18h 19m

Average total duration

17h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.0 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

2.9 - 5.8kg

CO2 emissions

Intercity Notte

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Itabus

Most popular bus company

Ryanair

Most popular airline

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Live departures

Milan to Messina train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 19 July
Last updated at 09:05
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
trenitaliaintIntercity 597 · Intercity 594+trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 1959
On time
11:48 Milan Centrale
19h02
06:50 Messina Centrale
2 changes
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 195917:35 Milan Centrale
13h15
06:50 Messina Centrale1 change
trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 196318:10 Milan Centrale
17h15
11:25 Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 755 · InterCityNotte 770+trenitaliaintIntercity 72319:50 Milan Centrale
17h45
13:35 Messina Centrale2 changes
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9561+trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 770+trenitaliaintIntercity 72320:45 Milan Centrale
16h50
13:35 Messina Centrale2 changes
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 2016+trenitaliaintIntercity 511+trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 1955
On time
06:15 Milan Centrale
21h00
03:15 Messina Centrale
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Milan to Messina

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Trains from Milan to Messina run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
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
Flight from £23
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
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
Flight from £23

Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity and Italo trains Milan to Messina

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.

Milan to Messina train information with Intercity Notte:

  • Average Duration: 15 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: £49

FAQs: Milan to Messina train

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Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Messina

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Messina
Amenities at train station
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LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
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Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • 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.
Dining
Dining
  • Venchi
  • Panzera Coffee
  • Burger King
  • Bar Motta
  • Caffè Napoli
  • VyTA Boulangerie
  • Spontini
  • Starbucks
  • Dispensa Emilia
  • McDonald's
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Glam Hotel Milano
  • NYX MIlan
  • iQ Hotel Milano
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Public transport options for Milano Centrale
  • 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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