- Must visit
Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina
Messina’s main museum preserves major Sicilian artworks, including masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello-linked treasures, essential for art lovers.
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Capo d'Orlando to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Capo d'Orlando to Messina will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 46 trains that leave Capo d'Orlando for Messina on Wed, Aug 05, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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 12910
Regionale 12852
Regionale 12918
Regionale 5354
Regionale 12920
Regionale 5354
Regionale 5354
Regionale 5360
Regionale 5360
Intercity 730Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Capo d'Orlando to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€10 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Capo d'Orlando to Messina:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Capo d'Orlando to Messina costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 7m by train vs 1h 9m by car) and roughly €9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€10 vs €19). 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 Capo d'Orlando to Messina trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12852 | 5:50 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h20 | 7:10 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12852 · Regionale Veloce 5383 · Regionale 21682 | 5:50 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 2h17 | 8:07 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12852 | 5:50 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h20 | 7:10 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12852 · Regionale 21685 | 5:50 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 2h23 | 8:13 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5350 · Regionale 21685 | 6:57 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h16 | 8:13 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5350 | 6:57 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h07 | 8:04 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5350 | 6:57 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h07 | 8:04 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12858 | 7:08 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h27 | 8:35 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12858 | 7:08 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h27 | 8:35 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5352 | 8:13 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h07 | 9:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5352 | 8:13 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h07 | 9:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21848 | 8:32 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h23 | 9:55 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21848 | 8:32 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h23 | 9:55 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 736 | 8:53 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h07 | 10:00 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 736 | 8:53 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h07 | 10:00 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5354 | 10:17 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 0h55 | 11:12 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5354 | 10:17 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 0h55 | 11:12 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12882 | 10:31 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h17 | 11:48 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12882 · Regionale 21687 | 10:31 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 2h05 | 12:36 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12882 | 10:31 AM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h17 | 11:48 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 730 | 12:09 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h01 | 1:10 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 730+ Regionale 21689 | 12:09 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h42 | 1:51 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 730 | 12:09 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h01 | 1:10 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12892 | 12:25 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h20 | 1:45 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12892 | 12:25 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h20 | 1:45 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12892 · Regionale 12981 · Regionale 21688 | 12:25 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 2h30 | 2:55 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12892 · Regionale 21691 | 12:25 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 2h59 | 3:24 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12900 | 2:30 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h25 | 3:55 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12900 | 2:30 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h25 | 3:55 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12900 · Regionale 21693 | 2:30 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 2h11 | 4:41 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5358 | 4:31 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h10 | 5:41 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5358 | 4:31 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h10 | 5:41 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12910 | 5:04 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h21 | 6:25 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12910 | 5:04 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h21 | 6:25 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5360 | 6:28 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 0h56 | 7:24 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5360 | 6:28 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 0h56 | 7:24 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12918 | 6:50 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h36 | 8:26 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12918 | 6:50 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h36 | 8:26 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12920 | 7:43 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h17 | 9:00 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12920 | 7:43 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h17 | 9:00 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5364 | 8:42 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h08 | 9:50 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5364 | 8:42 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h08 | 9:50 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12924 | 9:01 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h18 | 10:19 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12924 | 9:01 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h18 | 10:19 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5368 | 10:15 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h03 | 11:18 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5368 | 10:15 PM Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h03 | 11:18 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Capo d'Orlando to Messina run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Messina — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Messina trip today.
Messina’s main museum preserves major Sicilian artworks, including masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello-linked treasures, essential for art lovers.
A church museum displaying liturgical art, silverwork, and historic objects tied to Messina Cathedral and the city’s religious heritage.
A small local gallery and exhibition space used for cultural displays, suitable for visitors seeking contemporary community art in Messina.
Messina’s main cathedral square is the city’s ceremonial heart, ideal for seeing the Duomo, fountain, and clock tower together.
This scenic viewpoint area beside Cristo Re offers one of the best panoramas over Messina, the harbor curve, and Calabria beyond.
This central piazza is dominated by Orion Fountain and elegant facades, making it one of the city’s most photogenic public spaces.
A layered baked pasta timbale with ragù, eggplant, cheese, and sometimes meatballs. A festive Sicilian classic closely tied to family Sunday meals.
A crisp fried rice ball, usually filled with ragù, peas, and cheese. A beloved Sicilian street food found in bars and bakeries across Messina.
Soft sweet brioche served with granita, especially for breakfast. In Messina it is a warm-weather ritual and a signature part of Sicilian café culture.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with creative Sicilian seafood and tasting menus in an elegant setting inside Hotel Messenion.
Historic pastry café famed for granita, brioche, gelato, and Sicilian breakfast classics. A traditional stop with a strong local reputation.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving swordfish, shellfish, and classic Sicilian fish dishes in a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy. Rooms and meals are often cheaper than in Rome or Milan, while local buses and ferries stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Messina Centrale -> Piazza Duomo, Messina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Capo d'Orlando 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.

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