Catania to Messina train with Regionale

Fri, 14 Aug
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania to Messina

Showing times and prices for 14 Aug

Cheapest price

$12

Average price

$12

Fastest journey

1 h 25 m

Average duration

1 h 27 m

Trains per day

53

Distance

87 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Catania to Messina will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $12.

Fast trains

Of the 53 trains that leave Catania for Messina every day 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5396
    6:17 AM1h33
    Catania Centrale
    7:50 AMMessina Centrale
    $121One-way
    0 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale 5392
    9:20 PM1h48
    Catania Centrale
    11:08 PMMessina Centrale
    $121One-way
    0 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale 12954 · Regionale 21682
    5:29 AM2h38
    Catania Centrale
    8:07 AMFiumara Gazzi
    $121One-way
    1 change
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5390
    7:34 PM1h34
    Catania Centrale
    9:08 PMMessina Centrale
    $121One-way
    0 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale 12960 · Regionale 21684
    6:31 AM2h46
    Catania Europa
    9:17 AMFiumara Gazzi
    $121One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Catania to Messina

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Catania to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $11.

Distance: 87 km

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Coach

$12

Average Price

$9

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 17m

Average total duration

1h 47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Regionale

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Catania to Messina train times

The table below shows live departures for Catania to Messina trains for tomorrow, Friday, 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
RegionaleRegionale 129505:01 AM Catania Centrale
2h05
7:06 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12950 · Regionale 216805:01 AM Catania Centrale
2h09
7:10 AM Fiumara Gazzi1 change
RegionaleRegionale 129505:01 AM Catania Centrale
2h05
7:06 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12954 · Regionale 216825:29 AM Catania Centrale
2h38
8:07 AM Fiumara Gazzi1 change
RegionaleRegionale 129545:29 AM Catania Centrale
2h16
7:45 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129545:29 AM Catania Centrale
2h16
7:45 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53966:17 AM Catania Centrale
1h33
7:50 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5396 · Regionale 12960 · Regionale 216846:17 AM Catania Centrale
3h00
9:17 AM Fiumara Gazzi2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5396 · Regionale 216856:17 AM Catania Centrale
1h56
8:13 AM Fiumara Gazzi1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53966:17 AM Catania Centrale
1h33
7:50 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129606:27 AM Catania Centrale
2h09
8:36 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12960 · Regionale 216846:27 AM Catania Centrale
2h50
9:17 AM Fiumara Gazzi1 change
RegionaleRegionale 129606:27 AM Catania Centrale
2h09
8:36 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12960 · Regionale 216846:31 AM Catania Europa
2h46
9:17 AM Fiumara Gazzi1 change
RegionaleRegionale 53808:08 AM Catania Centrale
1h34
9:42 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53808:08 AM Catania Centrale
1h34
9:42 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 5382 · Regionale 2168710:14 AM Catania Centrale
2h22
12:36 PM Fiumara Gazzi1 change
RegionaleRegionale 538210:14 AM Catania Centrale
1h45
11:59 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 538210:14 AM Catania Centrale
1h45
11:59 AM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12974 · Regionale 2168611:04 AM Catania Centrale
2h41
1:45 PM Fiumara Gazzi1 change
RegionaleRegionale 1297411:04 AM Catania Centrale
1h52
12:56 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1297411:04 AM Catania Centrale
1h52
12:56 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1297812:54 PM Catania Centrale
2h12
3:06 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 1297812:54 PM Catania Centrale
2h12
3:06 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12978 · Regionale 2169112:54 PM Catania Centrale
2h30
3:24 PM Fiumara Gazzi1 change
RegionaleRegionale 129801:27 PM Catania Centrale
2h09
3:36 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12980 · Regionale 216901:27 PM Catania Centrale
3h16
4:43 PM Fiumara Gazzi1 change
RegionaleRegionale 129801:27 PM Catania Centrale
2h09
3:36 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53842:09 PM Catania Centrale
1h40
3:49 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53842:09 PM Catania Centrale
1h40
3:49 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129822:24 PM Catania Centrale
1h54
4:18 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129822:24 PM Catania Centrale
1h54
4:18 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 12982 · Regionale 216932:24 PM Catania Centrale
2h17
4:41 PM Fiumara Gazzi1 change
RegionaleRegionale 53863:32 PM Catania Centrale
1h26
4:58 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53863:32 PM Catania Centrale
1h26
4:58 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129863:35 PM Catania Centrale
2h27
6:02 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129863:35 PM Catania Centrale
2h27
6:02 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129884:18 PM Catania Centrale
1h52
6:10 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129884:18 PM Catania Centrale
1h52
6:10 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129884:31 PM Catania Ognina
1h39
6:10 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129884:31 PM Catania Ognina
1h39
6:10 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53785:19 PM Catania Centrale
1h25
6:44 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53785:19 PM Catania Centrale
1h25
6:44 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129945:50 PM Catania Centrale
2h03
7:53 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129945:50 PM Catania Centrale
2h03
7:53 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53726:34 PM Catania Centrale
1h31
8:05 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53726:34 PM Catania Centrale
1h31
8:05 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53907:34 PM Catania Centrale
1h34
9:08 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53907:34 PM Catania Centrale
1h34
9:08 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129927:47 PM Catania Centrale
1h56
9:43 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 129927:47 PM Catania Centrale
1h56
9:43 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53929:20 PM Catania Centrale
1h48
11:08 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
RegionaleRegionale 53929:20 PM Catania Centrale
1h48
11:08 PM Messina Centrale0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Catania to Messina?

The best time to book your train from Catania to Messina is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Catania to Messina route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Catania to Messina per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Catania to Messina.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Catania to Messina

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Trains from Catania to Messina run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 but you can travel from only $7 by coach.

There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 13m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from $7
Distance
87 km
Average train duration
1h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
$11
Trains per day
32
Direct trains
22
Fastest train
1h 13m
First train
12:16 AM
Last train
10:33 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from $7

Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Catania to Messina trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Catania and Messina from $7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Regionale

About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Price
$11
Regionale frequency
30 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Intercity

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Price
$14
Intercity frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Catania to Messina train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Messina 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Catania to Messina can start from as little as $11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Catania to Messina is $12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Catania to Messina is 1h 13m to travel the 87 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Catania to Messina leaves at 12:16 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Catania to Messina leaves at 10:33 pm.
Yes, there are 22 direct trains a day from Catania to Messina with Regionale, Intercity. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Catania to Messina, you can count on Regionale, Intercity for the best way to get you to Messina. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Catania and Messina and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Messina from Catania is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 13m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Catania to Messina is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Catania and Messina including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Catania and Messina

Most Catania to Messina trains use the Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Catania and Messina train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Catania
Arrival train stations in Messina

Which Catania station do trains to Messina leave from?

Trains from Catania to Messina leave from Catania Centrale. The station is 1 km from Catania city centre at Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, 95129 Catania CT, Italy.
Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais)95121 Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, ItalyAccessibility
City-centre transport

Getting to Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais) from Catania city centre

Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais) is 3 km from Catania city centre. Check local transport options before travel.

Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais) train station facilities and services

Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais).

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