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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price on Aug 31
€11
Average ticket price on Aug 31
€11
Fastest journey on Aug 31
1 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
1 h 54 m
Trains on Aug 31
15
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
It's difficult to get from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale without transferring at least once.
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA246 · Regionale 5516 · Regionale 53784:51 PM1h53Catania Fontanarossa Airport6:44 PMMessina Centrale€111One-way2 transfers- FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA294 · Regionale 53928:51 PM2h17Catania Fontanarossa Airport11:08 PMMessina Centrale€111One-way1 transfer
- FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA254 · Regionale 129945:31 PM2h22Catania Fontanarossa Airport7:53 PMMessina Centrale€111One-way1 transfer
- FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA116 · Regionale 129606:01 AM2h35Catania Fontanarossa Airport8:36 AMMessina Centrale€111One-way1 transfer
- FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA104 · Regionale 129545:01 AM2h44Catania Fontanarossa Airport7:45 AMMessina Centrale€111One-way1 transfer
- FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA226 · Regionale 53863:11 PM1h47Catania Fontanarossa Airport4:58 PMMessina Centrale€111One-way1 transfer
- FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA246 · Regionale 5516 · Regionale 53784:51 PM1h53Catania Fontanarossa Airport6:44 PMMessina Centrale€111One-way2 transfers
- FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA262 · Regionale 53726:11 PM1h54Catania Fontanarossa Airport8:05 PMMessina Centrale€111One-way1 transfer
- FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA274 · Regionale Veloce 53907:11 PM1h57Catania Fontanarossa Airport9:08 PMMessina Centrale€111One-way1 transfer
- FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA114 · Regionale Veloce 53965:51 AM1h59Catania Fontanarossa Airport7:50 AMMessina Centrale€111One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m 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 Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Messina Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA104 · Regionale 12954 | 5:01 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h44 | 7:45 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA114 · Regionale Veloce 5396 | 5:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h59 | 7:50 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA116 · Regionale 12960 | 6:01 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h35 | 8:36 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA136 · Regionale 5380 | 7:41 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h01 | 9:42 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA160 · Regionale 5382 | 9:41 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h18 | 11:59 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA164 · Regionale 5506 · Regionale 12974 | 10:01 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h55 | 12:56 PM Messina Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA188 · Regionale 5508 · Regionale 12978 | 12:01 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3h05 | 3:06 PM Messina Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA208 · Regionale 5384 | 1:41 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h08 | 3:49 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA210 · Regionale 12982 | 1:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h27 | 4:18 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA226 · Regionale 5386 | 3:11 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h47 | 4:58 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA246 · Regionale 5516 · Regionale 5378 | 4:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h53 | 6:44 PM Messina Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA254 · Regionale 12994 | 5:31 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h22 | 7:53 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA262 · Regionale 5372 | 6:11 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h54 | 8:05 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA274 · Regionale Veloce 5390 | 7:11 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h57 | 9:08 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA294 · Regionale 5392 | 8:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h17 | 11:08 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
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Trains from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 17:11. The fastest train covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 3:51 AM |
Last train 5:11 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Regionale from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale trainsRegionale trains will get you between Catania Fontanarossa Airport and Messina Centrale from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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