The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome Termini to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
7 h 54 m
Average duration
8 h 54 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Termini 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 Rome Termini to Messina Centrale will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 6 trains that leave Rome Termini 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 488 km distance in an average of 8 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 25 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 72710:508h45Rome Termini19:35Messina Centrale£681One-way0 changes
Regionale 23363+
Intercity 72306:159h20Rome Termini15:35Messina Centrale£681One-way1 change
Intercity 72306:109h25Rome Termini15:35Messina Centrale£681One-way0 changes
InterCityNotte 195923:009h05Rome Termini08:05Messina Centrale£921One-way0 changes
InterCityNotte 195519:499h30Rome Termini05:19Messina Centrale£951One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+
InterCityNotte 195521:257h54Rome Termini05:19Messina Centrale£1321One-way1 change
Intercity 72710:508h45Rome Termini19:35Messina Centrale£681One-way0 changes
InterCityNotte 195923:009h05Rome Termini08:05Messina Centrale£921One-way0 changes
Regionale 23363+
Intercity 72306:159h20Rome Termini15:35Messina Centrale£681One-way1 change
Intercity 72306:109h25Rome Termini15:35Messina Centrale£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Rome Termini to Messina Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Messina Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 488 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£58 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rome Termini to Messina Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome Termini to Messina Centrale trains for today, Saturday 28 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 1955 | 18:49 Rome Termini | 8h30 | 03:19 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 20:25 Rome Termini | 6h54 | 03:19 Messina Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1959 | 22:00 Rome Termini | 8h05 | 06:05 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Intercity 723 | 04:10 Rome Termini | 9h25 | 13:35 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 23363+ Intercity 723 | 04:15 Rome Termini | 9h20 | 13:35 Messina Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 727 | 08:50 Rome Termini | 8h45 | 17:35 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome Termini to Messina Centrale
Trains from Rome Termini to Messina Centrale run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 488 km distance in 8h 9m.
Distance 488 km |
Average train duration 7h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 8h 9m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 22:53 |
Train companies: Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento from Rome Termini to Messina Centrale trainsIntercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento trains will get you between Rome Termini and Messina Centrale from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rome Termini to Messina Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Termini 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 Rome Termini and Messina Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
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