The cheapest and fastest trainsfrom Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina CentraleShowing times and prices for Jul 15
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1h 53m
Average duration
2h 5m
Trains per day
5
Distance
90 km
Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale train with Regionale
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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m 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 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Messina Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 2h 1m 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 today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
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Overview: Train from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
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Trains from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 3:51 AM |
Last train 7:51 PM |
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Train companies: Regionale from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale trainsRegionale trains will get you between Catania Fontanarossa Airport and Messina Centrale from $7 (€6). 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
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