Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
6 h 24 m
Average duration
7 h 49 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Messina will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 10 trains that leave Rome for Messina 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 487 km distance in an average of 7 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 27 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 Rome to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 487 km
Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£67 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg 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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![]() | 18:26 Rome Termini | 9h54 | 04:20 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 19:53 Rome Termini | 8h27 | 04:20 Messina Centrale | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 19:53 Rome Termini | 9h06 | 04:59 Fiumara Gazzi | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:24 Rome Termini | 9h26 | 06:50 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Thursday 10 July | |||||
![]() | 05:26 Rome Termini | 8h09 | 13:35 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | 05:26 Rome Termini | 9h18 | 14:44 Fiumara Gazzi | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | On time 05:30 Rome Termini | 6h24 | 11:54 Fiumara Gazzi | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() | 07:26 Rome Termini | 8h54 | 16:20 Messina Marittima | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:26 Rome Termini | 8h09 | 17:35 Messina Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | 09:26 Rome Termini | 7h54 | 17:20 Messina Marittima | 2 changes | |
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Distance 487 km |
Average train duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 24m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:49 |
Travel to Messina from Rome from £47 with Omio’s train partners Intercity, Intercity Notte and Italo! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
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