How to get to Messina from Turin

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Compare coach and train for Turin to Messina

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Turin to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 16h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £80, while a train costs an average of £134.

Distance: 1005 km

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Compare ways to travel from Turin to Messina

Compare the available ways to get from Turin to Messina, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Turin to Messina is a coach with an average price of £80.

This is compared to other travel options from Turin to Messina:

A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Messina costing on average £134.

The fastest way to travel from Turin to Messina is by train with an average journey time of 16h 11m.

Other travel options to Messina take longer:

Coach takes on average 20h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Turin and Messina including taking a coach and train.

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from Turin to Messina

How to get to Messina from Turin by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Turin to Messina is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Messina by train

The most popular day trips by train from Messina are Taormina, Reggio Calabria, Catania, Villa San Giovanni and Milazzo. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Messina on Omio.

A view of Taormina

Day trip from Messina to Taormina by train

Why visit Taormina for the day?

Taormina is known for its ancient Greek Theatre, graceful centre and sweeping views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. The town mixes Sicilian history with a refined resort feel, where medieval lanes and nearby beaches sit close together.

A view of Reggio Calabria

Day trip from Messina to Reggio Calabria by train

Why visit Reggio Calabria for the day?

Reggio Calabria is a seafront city at the toe of Italy, facing Sicily across the Strait of Messina. It is known for the Riace Bronzes, the elegant Lungomare and a relaxed southern atmosphere.

A view of Catania

Day trip from Messina to Catania by train

Why visit Catania for the day?

Catania is a lively Sicilian city beneath Mount Etna, known for baroque buildings in dark lava stone and a vigorous street life. Its markets, piazzas and seafront give it a gritty, energetic character shaped by both volcano and sea.

A view of Villa San Giovanni

Day trip from Messina to Villa San Giovanni by train

Why visit Villa San Giovanni for the day?

Villa San Giovanni is a coastal Calabrian town on the Strait of Messina, known as the main gateway to Sicily. Sea views, swordfish traditions and a working waterfront give it a practical, maritime character.

A view of Milazzo

Day trip from Messina to Milazzo by train

Why visit Milazzo for the day?

Milazzo is a coastal town in north-east Sicily, known for its harbour, long promenade and hilltop castle. It combines a working port with beaches, seafood-focused dining and a historic centre with views towards the Aeolian Islands.

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FAQs: Turin to Messina

Travel to Messina easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Turin to Messina.

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There are 2 options to travel between Turin and Messina including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Turin to Messina is a coach with an average price of £80.

This is compared to other travel options from Turin to Messina:

A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Messina costing on average £134.

The fastest way to travel from Turin to Messina is by train with an average journey time of 16h 11m.

Other travel options to Messina take longer:

Coach takes on average 20h 44m.

The Turin to Messina distance is approximately 1005 km.
The average frequency per day from Turin to Messina is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 11 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Turin and Messina as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Turin to Messina:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Turin Porta Nuova and arrive in Messina Centrale.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Turin to Messina, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Messina by coach.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Messina by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Turin to Messina:
  • 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from Turin to Messina often also extend their vacation to go to Taormina, Rome, Catania, Palermo, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Messina and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Turin to Messina, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Messina, you can explore the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, a Norman-Arab style church, and enjoy vibrant local life at Piazza del Duomo, which provides access to key landmarks. Take a scenic boat tour of the Strait of Messina, or browse local markets for authentic Sicilian products. Enjoy a walk along the Messina waterfront, and visit the Messina Cathedral, known for its Norman architecture and astronomical clock. The Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock offer intricate displays and a noon show. The Regional Museum of Messina houses art and regional history, while the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto offers panoramic city views. Don't miss the Fountain of Orion in Piazza del Duomo, celebrated for its Renaissance sculptures.
Two to three days in Messina is typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Cathedral of Messina, the Astronomical Clock, and the Regional Museum.

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