The cheapest and fastest trains from Naples Centrale to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
6 h 9 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples 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 Naples Centrale to Messina Centrale will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 3 trains that leave Naples Centrale for Messina Centrale every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 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.
Intercity 723
Intercity 727
InterCityNotte 1955
Intercity 727
Intercity 723
InterCityNotte 1955Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Naples Centrale to Messina Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples Centrale to Messina Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £20.
Distance: 317 km
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6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Naples Centrale to Messina Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Naples Centrale to Messina Centrale trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Intercity 723 | 08:45 Naples Centrale | 6h10 | 14:55 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 727 | 12:41 Naples Centrale | 6h09 | 18:50 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 1955 | 21:40 Naples Centrale | 6h35 | 04:15 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Naples Centrale to Messina Centrale
Trains from Naples Centrale to Messina Centrale run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 317 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 317 km |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 07:40 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Intercity, Intercity Notte from Naples Centrale to Messina Centrale trainsIntercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Naples Centrale and Messina Centrale from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Naples Centrale to Messina Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples 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 Naples Centrale and Messina Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10
- Free WiFi throughout the station.
- KiPoint luggage storage is located close to Platform 2, open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Tentazioni Cafe
- Burger King
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Time Cafè
- Caffè Toraldo
- Chalet Ciro
- Cibiamo
- Chef Express
- Eccellenze Della Costiera
- 100 Montaditos
- & more
- The station is fully accessible. The Sala Blu office provides services and assists customers with disabilities.
- Grand Hotel Europa
- Starhotels Terminus
- B&B Hotel Napoli
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10
- Located on the ground floor in the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1, 2
- Tram lines: 1, 2
- Bus lines: 116, 130, 150, 151, 175, 191, 195, 196, 202 (Filobus), 254 (Filobus), 254 (Filobus), 455, 460, 469, 472, 475, 606, Alibus, N1, N3, N4, N5, N8, R2, R5
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Circumvesuviana (3, 12, 14, 15), Italo
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