- Must visit
Museo Casa Vasari
Vasari’s former home features frescoed rooms and reveals the artist-architect’s life, taste, and influence on Renaissance culture.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Arezzo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €87 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €87, while a bus costs an average of €117.
Distance: 411 miles (662 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€87 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price | €146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 16m Average total duration Fastest 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 20m Average total duration 14h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m 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 Messina to Arezzo:
A train is €30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Messina to Arezzo costing on average €117.
Other travel options to Arezzo take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €59. The journey takes 11h 46m versus 9h 5m 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.
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Trains from Messina to Arezzo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €87 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 411 miles (662 km) distance in 11h 46m.
Distance 411 miles (662 km) |
Average train duration 11h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €87 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 11h 46m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 8:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Vasari’s former home features frescoed rooms and reveals the artist-architect’s life, taste, and influence on Renaissance culture.
Housed in a former monastery, this museum presents medieval and Renaissance painting, sculpture, and decorative arts from Arezzo.
This archaeological museum displays Etruscan and Roman finds and connects directly to the adjacent Roman amphitheater remains.
The old town core is best explored on foot for medieval lanes, artisan shops, and a layered urban landscape full of discoveries.
A broad green hilltop park ideal for walks, picnics, and sweeping views near the Medici Fortress and cathedral district.
A lively central avenue lined with shops and historic façades, useful for orienting yourself between the station and old town.
Thick hand-rolled pasta with rich duck ragù, a Tuscan inland classic tied to Arezzo and nearby Casentino traditions.
Fresh pasta parcels filled with potato, often served with meat sauce or butter and sage. A beloved specialty from the Casentino valley near Arezzo.
Tuscan bread soup made with black cabbage, beans, vegetables, and stale bread. Rustic, filling, and deeply rooted in local peasant cooking.
Refined Tuscan dining in Arezzo's historic center, known for seasonal ingredients, polished service, and regional dishes with elegant presentation.
Classic enoteca and restaurant focused on local wines, crostini, pasta, and Tuscan comfort food in a cozy old-town atmosphere.
Well-regarded restaurant near Piazza Grande serving traditional Aretine and Tuscan dishes in a warm historic setting.
Moderate for Tuscany. Hotels cost less than Florence, dining is reasonable, and local transit is limited but affordable for most visitors.
Service is often included or rounded in. Restaurants: leave €1-5 if pleased. Cafes: small change. Taxis: round up the fare.
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Arezzo Railway Station -> Piazza Guido Monaco, Arezzo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Arezzo 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 Arezzo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Messina to Arezzo trains use the Messina Centrale to Arezzo station pair. Use this guide to compare Messina and Arezzo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Arezzo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Logge Vasari, Osteria dei Mercanti
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Arezzo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Arezzo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Arezzo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Arezzo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arezzo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continentale, Hotel L'Aretino, Vogue Hotel Arezzo.
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