Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale train with Regionale

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale

Showing times and prices for Aug 05

Cheapest price

$12

Average price

$12

Fastest journey

1 h 19 m

Average duration

1 h 20 m

Trains per day

44

Distance

86 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.

Fast trains

Of the 44 trains that leave Messina Centrale for Catania Centrale on Wed, Aug 05, 44 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 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .

On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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 5391
    11:15 AM1h20
    Messina Centrale
    12:35 PMCatania Centrale
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 12961
    7:52 AM2h08
    Messina Centrale
    10:00 AMCatania Centrale
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5395
    1:20 PM1h23
    Messina Centrale
    2:43 PMCatania Centrale
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5395
    1:20 PM1h23
    Messina Centrale
    2:43 PMCatania Centrale
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 12977
    2:12 PM1h57
    Messina Centrale
    4:09 PMCatania Centrale
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina Centrale to Catania 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 train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 53 miles (86 km)

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Driving

$12

Average price

$9

Average price

Cheapest

$24

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 31m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 9m

Average total duration

1h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 12m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Regionale

Most popular train company

Sais Regional

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale is a bus with an average price of $9.

This is compared to other travel options from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale:

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale costing on average $12.

The fastest way to travel from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Catania Centrale take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Messina Centrale and Catania Centrale including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 12m 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.

Direct services run with Regionale, Sais Regional, Intercity.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale train times

The table below shows live departures for Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
RegionaleRegionale 53815:10 AM Messina Centrale
1h25
6:35 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 53815:10 AM Messina Centrale
1h25
6:35 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129535:39 AM Messina Centrale
1h54
7:33 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129535:39 AM Messina Centrale
1h54
7:33 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129556:30 AM Messina Centrale
2h00
8:30 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129556:30 AM Messina Centrale
2h00
8:30 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53837:20 AM Messina Centrale
1h26
8:46 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53837:20 AM Messina Centrale
1h26
8:46 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129617:52 AM Messina Centrale
2h08
10:00 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129617:52 AM Messina Centrale
2h08
10:00 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 53859:15 AM Messina Centrale
1h22
10:37 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 53859:15 AM Messina Centrale
1h22
10:37 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 1296710:22 AM Messina Centrale
1h48
12:10 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 1296710:22 AM Messina Centrale
1h48
12:10 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 539111:15 AM Messina Centrale
1h20
12:35 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 539111:15 AM Messina Centrale
1h20
12:35 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 1296911:53 AM Messina Centrale
2h17
2:10 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 1296911:53 AM Messina Centrale
2h17
2:10 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53951:20 PM Messina Centrale
1h23
2:43 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53951:20 PM Messina Centrale
1h23
2:43 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129731:35 PM Messina Centrale
2h04
3:39 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129731:35 PM Messina Centrale
2h04
3:39 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129772:12 PM Messina Centrale
1h57
4:09 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129772:12 PM Messina Centrale
1h57
4:09 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129812:35 PM Messina Centrale
1h57
4:32 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129812:35 PM Messina Centrale
1h57
4:32 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
IntercityIntercity 7213:50 PM Messina Centrale
1h19
5:09 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
IntercityIntercity 7213:50 PM Messina Centrale
1h19
5:09 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129834:18 PM Messina Centrale
1h58
6:16 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129834:18 PM Messina Centrale
1h58
6:16 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53975:15 PM Messina Centrale
1h20
6:35 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 53975:15 PM Messina Centrale
1h20
6:35 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129875:46 PM Messina Centrale
1h48
7:34 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129875:46 PM Messina Centrale
1h48
7:34 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129896:30 PM Messina Centrale
1h45
8:15 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129896:30 PM Messina Centrale
1h45
8:15 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129917:34 PM Messina Centrale
1h41
9:15 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 129917:34 PM Messina Centrale
1h41
9:15 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
IntercityIntercity 7277:58 PM Messina Centrale
1h27
9:25 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
IntercityIntercity 7277:58 PM Messina Centrale
1h27
9:25 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 221178:15 PM Messina Centrale
2h00
10:15 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 221178:15 PM Messina Centrale
2h00
10:15 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 1299510:17 PM Messina Centrale
1h45
12:02 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
RegionaleRegionale 1299510:17 PM Messina Centrale
1h45
12:02 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale

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Trains from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.

There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 1h 23m.

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
Bus from $7
Distance
53 miles (86 km)
Average train duration
1h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
$12
Trains per day
19
Direct trains
18
Fastest train
1h 23m
First train
3:10 AM
Last train
8:17 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
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
Bus from $7

Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Sais Regional from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity, Sais Regional trains will get you between Messina Centrale and Catania Centrale 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 23m
Cheapest Price
$12
Regionale frequency
17 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 28m
Cheapest Price
$14
Intercity frequency
2 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

Sais Regional

About
Sais Regional is a bus company operating primarily in Italy, particularly in Sicily. It is part of the larger SAIS Autolinee group, a historical company that has been a leader in local public transport in Sicily since 1926 and also provides interregional connections. Sais Regional offers routes connecting major Sicilian cities like Catania, Palermo, and Messina, as well as services to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and eco-compatibility with a continuously renewed fleet of modern buses. They aim to provide comfortable and reliable travel experiences, with some services offering amenities like free Wi-Fi and flexible booking options.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
$10
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the train
Seat reservation
Toilets
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Designated seating areas.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

FAQs: Trains from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale

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

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $12, while the average price is around $12.
The train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale takes 1h 23m and runs 19 per day.
The distance by train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale is 53 miles (86 km).
The first train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale leaves at 3:10 AM.
The last train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale leaves at 8:17 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale.
Yes, there is a direct train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale. This service operates 18 times per day, provided by Regionale, Intercity, Sais Regional.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale.
The cheapest way to get from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale is by bus, with a cost of around $7.
Yes, the train journey from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale is scenic, offering views of the stunning Sicilian coastline, Mount Etna, and charming Italian landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale is feasible. The journey takes 1h 23m and covers 53 miles (86 km). Trains run 19 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale.
Since both Messina Centrale and Catania Centrale are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Catania Centrale include Taormina, Syracuse, Messina, Milazzo, Giarre.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Italy Pass and Interrail Italy Pass are valid on most trains operated by Trenitalia and Italo within Italy, including regional, intercity, and high-speed trains, though some restrictions and seat reservation fees may apply.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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