- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of Italy’s most important archaeological museums, famous for treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum, Roman mosaics, and classical sculpture.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
5 h 58 m
Average duration
6 h 13 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Messina Centrale to Naples 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 Naples Centrale will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 6 trains that leave Messina Centrale for Naples Centrale on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 6 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 58 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 7 h 8 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.
Intercity 724
Intercity 734
Intercity 724
Intercity 734
InterCityNotte 1960
Intercity 724
Intercity 724
Intercity 734
Intercity 734
InterCityNotte 1960Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina Centrale to Naples Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina Centrale to Naples Centrale:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Messina Centrale to Naples Centrale costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina Centrale to Naples Centrale costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Naples Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Messina Centrale to Naples Centrale trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Intercity 724 | 1:20 PM Messina Centrale | 5h58 | 7:18 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 724 | 1:20 PM Messina Centrale | 5h58 | 7:18 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
InterCityNotte 1960 | 12:35 AM Messina Centrale | 7h08 | 7:43 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 1960 | 12:35 AM Messina Centrale | 7h08 | 7:43 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Messina Centrale to Naples Centrale run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 5h 58m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 58m |
First train 8:15 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Napoli Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Napoli Centrale trip today.
One of Italy’s most important archaeological museums, famous for treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum, Roman mosaics, and classical sculpture.
A major art museum in a former Bourbon palace, known for Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, royal apartments, and a large hilltop park.
A compact but world-famous museum chapel housing the Veiled Christ, celebrated for its astonishing marble craftsmanship.
The most famous historic street in Naples, cutting through the old center with churches, palaces, shops, and constant local life.
The celebrated street of nativity workshops, lively year-round and especially iconic for Neapolitan craft traditions and social media-friendly scenes.
Naples’ grand ceremonial square, framed by major monuments and often used as a starting point for exploring the historic center and waterfront.
Naples’s iconic wood-fired pizza with a soft, airy crust and simple toppings such as Margherita or Marinara. It is the city’s most famous traditional dish.
A classic Neapolitan pizza topped with tomato, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. It is one of the oldest local pizzas and naturally free of dairy.
A celebrated Neapolitan pastry with many crisp layers and a sweet ricotta filling. It is a signature breakfast or snack in Naples.
Long-established pizzeria known for traditional fried and baked Neapolitan pizzas. Lively, local setting with a strong reputation for quality.
Historic, no-frills pizzeria famed for classic Neapolitan pizza, especially Margherita and Marinara. Casual atmosphere and one of the city’s best-known pizza institutions.
Classic Neapolitan restaurant near the station, serving seafood, pasta, and regional specialties in an elegant traditional dining room.
Moderate for Italy: pizza and coffee are affordable, while hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is modest: round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Napoli Centrale, Naples -> Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples
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