Rome to Messina train
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Train schedule Rome to Messina
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Fastest train times from Rome to Messina
Fastest Journey
6 h 37 m
Average
8 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
487 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Rome for Messina every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Rome to Messina
 | Distance | 302 miles (487 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 5 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £56 (€63) |
 | Train frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Italo, Frecciargento, Intercity or Intercity Notte |
Trains from Rome to Messina cover the 302 miles (487 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 5 min with our travel partners like Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Italo, Frecciargento, Intercity or Intercity Notte. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £56, but the average price of train tickets is £56. Travellers depart most frequently from Roma Termini and arrive in Messina Centrale.
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo and Trenitalia trains Rome to Messina
Find the best trains to Messina from Rome with Omio's travel partners Frecciarossa, Italo and Trenitalia from £56. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Italo is a brand of high-speed trains operated by the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV). Its fleet of trains includes the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly train that can reach a maximum speed of 150 mph (250 km/h). Italo offers four different class options, but each train carriage is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort. You can choose between the Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive classes. Standard services in all Italo trains include toilets, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of movies, music and games). Italo offers three types of fares with different prices and flexibility: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex.
Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railway company but also the country's largest train operator with an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and sleeper trains. Toilets and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access.
Find the perfect train to cover the 302 miles (487 km) long route between Rome and Messina with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different fares like the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals! Check out the current Trenitalia timetable and book a cheap train between Rome and Messina in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Rome to Messina route, such as departure and arrival times, train stations, number of stops, journey times and more.
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These trains reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 302 miles (487 km) to Messina from Rome quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed train. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, toilets, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
We show you the latest Frecciarossa train timetable for the Rome to Messina route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this trip, such as departure and arrival train stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap train between Rome and Messina with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!
Travel Tips: Trains from Rome to Messina
When departing from Rome, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina and Roma Ostiense. When arriving in Messina, you can end your journey in train stations like Messina Centrale, Messina Marittima and Messina, Fiumara Gazzi.
Omio customers book a train from Roma Termini to Messina Centrale most frequently for this route.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Roma Termini and need to travel around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Messina most often arrive at Messina Centrale and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from this train station to the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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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
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
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