Messina to Catania train with Regionale

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Messina to Catania

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$11

Average price

$12

Fastest journey

1 h 17 m

Average duration

1 h 19 m

Trains per day

37

Distance

87 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Messina to Catania will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.

Fast trains

Of the 37 trains that leave Messina for Catania on Wed, Jun 18, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .

On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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 21683 · Regionale Veloce 5383 · Regionale 12963
07:00AM2h37
Fiumara Gazzi
09:37AMCatania Ognina
$111One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 21681 · Regionale 12955
06:10AM2h05
Fiumara Gazzi
08:15AMCatania Ognina
$111One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale 21693 · Regionale 12989
04:45PM3h23
Fiumara Gazzi
08:08PMCatania Ognina
$111One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale 21683 · Regionale 12961
07:00AM2h46
Fiumara Gazzi
09:46AMCatania Ognina
$111One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale 12977
02:15PM1h54
Messina Centrale
04:09PMCatania Centrale
$121One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Messina to Catania

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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€9

Average price

€8

Average price

Cheapest

2h 49m

Average duration

2h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 4m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Messina to Catania train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, June 17
Last updated at 5:02 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
trenitaliaregRegionale 12991
On time
5:27 PM Messina Centrale
1h48
7:15 PM Catania Centrale
0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 221176:18 PM Messina Centrale
1h57
8:15 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129958:15 PM Messina Centrale
1h44
9:59 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, June 18
trenitaliaregRegionale 53813:13 AM Messina Centrale
1h17
4:30 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129533:39 AM Messina Centrale
1h54
5:33 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 21681 · Regionale 129554:10 AM Fiumara Gazzi
2h05
6:15 AM Catania Ognina1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 129554:30 AM Messina Centrale
2h00
6:30 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 21683 · Regionale Veloce 5383 · Regionale 129635:00 AM Fiumara Gazzi
2h37
7:37 AM Catania Ognina2 transfers
trenitaliaregRegionale 21683 · Regionale 129615:00 AM Fiumara Gazzi
2h46
7:46 AM Catania Ognina1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 21680 · Regionale Veloce 53835:11 AM Fiumara Gazzi
1h35
6:46 AM Catania Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 53835:26 AM Messina Centrale
1h20
6:46 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129615:55 AM Messina Centrale
2h05
8:00 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 21682 · Regionale Veloce 5385
On time
6:08 AM Fiumara Gazzi
2h29
8:37 AM Catania Centrale
1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 5385
On time
7:15 AM Messina Centrale
1h22
8:37 AM Catania Centrale
0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 21684 · Regionale 12967
On time
7:18 AM Fiumara Gazzi
2h55
10:13 AM Catania Centrale
1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 12967
On time
8:25 AM Messina Centrale
1h48
10:13 AM Catania Centrale
0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 53919:15 AM Messina Centrale
1h21
10:36 AM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 1296910:00 AM Messina Centrale
2h03
12:03 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 21687 · Regionale 1297310:40 AM Fiumara Gazzi
2h59
1:39 PM Catania Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 5395
On time
11:20 AM Messina Centrale
1h23
12:43 PM Catania Centrale
0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 1297311:35 AM Messina Centrale
2h04
1:39 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 21686 · Regionale 1297711:46 AM Fiumara Gazzi
2h08
1:54 PM Catania Ognina1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 21689 · Regionale 1298111:55 AM Fiumara Gazzi
2h37
2:32 PM Catania Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 1297712:15 PM Messina Centrale
1h54
2:09 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 1298112:38 PM Messina Centrale
1h54
2:32 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 21688+trenitaliaintIntercity 72112:56 PM Fiumara Gazzi
2h13
3:09 PM Catania Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 21691 · Regionale 129831:31 PM Fiumara Gazzi
2h44
4:15 PM Catania Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaintIntercity 7211:50 PM Messina Centrale
1h19
3:09 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129832:18 PM Messina Centrale
1h57
4:15 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 21690 · Regionale Veloce 53972:37 PM Fiumara Gazzi
1h56
4:33 PM Catania Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 21693 · Regionale 129872:45 PM Fiumara Gazzi
2h49
5:34 PM Catania Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 21693 · Regionale 129892:45 PM Fiumara Gazzi
3h23
6:08 PM Catania Ognina1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 53973:15 PM Messina Centrale
1h18
4:33 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129873:45 PM Messina Centrale
1h49
5:34 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 21692 · Regionale 129893:48 PM Fiumara Gazzi
2h33
6:21 PM Catania Centrale1 transfer
trenitaliaregRegionale 129894:31 PM Messina Centrale
1h50
6:21 PM Catania Centrale0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Messina to Catania?

The best time to book your train from Messina to Catania is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Messina to Catania route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Messina to Catania per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Messina to Catania.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Messina to Catania

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Trains from Messina to Catania run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
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 $10 (€8)
Distance
53 miles (86 km)
Average train duration
2h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
$11 (€9)
Trains per day
26
Direct trains
18
Fastest train
1h 43m
First train
06:00
Last train
21:15
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 $10 (€8)

Train companies: Regionale, Intercity and Frecciabianca from Messina to Catania trains

Regionale, Intercity and Frecciabianca trains will get you from Messina to Catania from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Regionale from Messina to Catania train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 17 min
  • Cheapest Price: $11
  • Regionale frequency: 15 a day

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