- Must visit
Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina (MuMe)
The city’s main museum, known for works by Caravaggio and Antonello da Messina, plus archaeological finds and decorative arts from the wider province.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto to Messina will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 59 trains that leave Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto for Messina on Fri, Jun 19, 52 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 28 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.
Regionale 12918
Regionale 5352
Regionale 12886 · Regionale 21687
Regionale 12858
Regionale Veloce 5350
Regionale Veloce 5360
Regionale 5358
Regionale Veloce 5360
Regionale 5358
Regionale Veloce 5364Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 38m.
The journey is about 4m faster (32m by train vs 36m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $11 (€9)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto to Messina trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:39 PM Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto | 0h37 | 10:16 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
Regionale 12850 | 5:32 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h48 | 6:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12850 · Regionale 21683 | 5:32 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 1h24 | 6:56 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12850 | 5:32 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h48 | 6:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12852 | 6:31 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h39 | 7:10 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12852 | 6:31 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h39 | 7:10 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12852 · Regionale 5383 · Regionale 21682 | 6:31 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 1h37 | 8:08 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12856 | 6:50 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h39 | 7:29 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12856 | 6:50 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h39 | 7:29 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5350 | 7:30 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h34 | 8:04 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5350 | 7:30 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h34 | 8:04 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12858 | 7:58 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h43 | 8:41 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12858 | 7:58 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h43 | 8:41 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5352 | 8:50 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h30 | 9:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5352 | 8:50 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h30 | 9:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21848 | 9:18 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h37 | 9:55 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21848 | 9:18 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h37 | 9:55 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12876 | 9:53 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h38 | 10:31 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12876 | 9:53 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h38 | 10:31 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5354 | 10:47 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h33 | 11:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5354 | 10:47 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h33 | 11:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12882 | 11:11 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h37 | 11:48 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12882 | 11:11 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h37 | 11:48 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12886 · Regionale 21687 | 11:54 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h48 | 12:42 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12886 | 11:54 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h36 | 12:30 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12886 | 11:54 AM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h36 | 12:30 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 730+ Regionale 21689 | 12:41 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 1h10 | 1:51 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 730 | 12:41 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h29 | 1:10 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 730 | 12:41 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h29 | 1:10 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12892 | 1:06 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h39 | 1:45 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12892 | 1:06 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h39 | 1:45 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12896 · Regionale 12981 · Regionale 21688 | 1:52 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 1h03 | 2:55 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12896 | 1:52 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h38 | 2:30 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12896 | 1:52 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h38 | 2:30 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12896 · Regionale 21691 | 1:52 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 1h32 | 3:24 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12900 | 3:17 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h38 | 3:55 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12900 | 3:17 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h38 | 3:55 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12900 · Regionale 21693 | 3:17 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 1h24 | 4:41 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12904 | 3:56 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h44 | 4:40 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12904 | 3:56 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h44 | 4:40 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5358 | 5:16 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h25 | 5:41 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5358 | 5:16 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h25 | 5:41 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12910 | 5:48 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h37 | 6:25 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12910 | 5:48 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h37 | 6:25 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5360 | 6:59 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h25 | 7:24 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5360 | 6:59 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h25 | 7:24 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12918 | 7:48 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h38 | 8:26 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12918 | 7:48 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h38 | 8:26 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12920 | 8:24 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h36 | 9:00 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12920 | 8:24 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h36 | 9:00 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5364 | 8:56 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h28 | 9:24 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5364 | 8:56 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h28 | 9:24 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12924 | 9:38 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h50 | 10:28 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12924 | 9:38 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h50 | 10:28 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12926 | 9:57 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h41 | 10:38 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12926 | 9:57 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h41 | 10:38 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5368 | 10:47 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h31 | 11:18 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5368 | 10:47 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h31 | 11:18 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12930 | 10:54 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h41 | 11:35 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12930 | 10:54 PM Barcellona - Castroreale | 0h41 | 11:35 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto to Messina run on average 34 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 11:02 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
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The city’s main museum, known for works by Caravaggio and Antonello da Messina, plus archaeological finds and decorative arts from the wider province.
Museum treasury linked to the cathedral, displaying liturgical objects and sacred artworks that help explain Messina’s religious and artistic history.
Contemporary art venue connected with the Horcynus Orca cultural foundation, often appreciated for exhibitions in a more alternative setting near the strait.
The symbolic heart of Messina, home to the cathedral, astronomical clock, and major monuments, making it the essential starting point for most visits.
The waterfront promenade is a popular walking area with harbour views, open space, and an easy way to experience the city’s relationship with the strait.
A panoramic viewpoint near the shrine of Cristo Re, especially popular for sunset photos over the harbour and the Strait of Messina.
Fried rice balls, usually filled with ragù, mozzarella, or butter and ham. A classic Sicilian street food widely loved in Messina.
A traditional Messina stuffed turnover, typically filled with escarole, tuma cheese, anchovies, and tomato, then baked or fried.
Messina’s signature focaccia topped with escarole, tomatoes, tuma cheese, and anchovies. It is one of the city’s most distinctive savory specialties.
A respected restaurant in Messina appreciated for refined Sicilian cooking, seafood specialties, and an elegant setting.
An established Messina seafood restaurant known for classic Sicilian dishes, polished service, and a traditional atmosphere.
Historic pastry and café venue famous for granita, cannoli, and classic Sicilian sweets in a lively, traditional setting.
Generally moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are affordable, while seafront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is often included or a coperto may apply. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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