- Must visit
Museo Archeologico di Naxos
Main museum of ancient Naxos, displaying Greek finds, ceramics, and artifacts that explain the colony's major role in Sicilian history.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
CHF6
Average ticket price on Sep 20
CHF6
Fastest journey on Sep 20
34 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
39 m
Trains on Sep 20
42
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Messina to Giardini Naxos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Giardini Naxos will cost around CHF6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF6.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 42 trains from Messina to Giardini Naxos, including 39 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 42 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.
Regionale 22107
Regionale Veloce 5397
Regionale 12993
Regionale 5385
Regionale 12957
Intercity 721
Intercity 721
Regionale Veloce 5397
Regionale 22109
Regionale Veloce 5397Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Giardini Naxos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF5, while a train costs an average of CHF6.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF6 Average price | CHF5 Average price Cheapest | CHF12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Giardini Naxos:
A bus is CHF2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Giardini Naxos costing on average CHF6.
Other travel options to Giardini Naxos take longer:
Train takes on average 58m.
Tickets start at around CHF6 compared to roughly CHF12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF6. The journey takes 58m versus 43m 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, Regionale.
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 to Giardini Naxos trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5381 | 5:10 AM Messina Centrale | 0h46 | 5:56 AM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5381 | 5:10 AM Messina Centrale | 0h41 | 5:51 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5381 | 5:10 AM Messina Centrale | 0h41 | 5:51 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12951 | 5:39 AM Messina Centrale | 0h59 | 6:38 AM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12951 | 5:39 AM Messina Centrale | 0h52 | 6:31 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12951 | 5:39 AM Messina Centrale | 0h52 | 6:31 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 6:30 AM Messina Centrale | 1h07 | 7:37 AM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 6:30 AM Messina Centrale | 1h02 | 7:32 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 6:30 AM Messina Centrale | 1h02 | 7:32 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5383 | 7:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0h44 | 8:04 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5383 | 7:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0h44 | 8:04 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5383 · Regionale 5380 | 7:20 AM Messina Centrale | 1h22 | 8:42 AM Alcantara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21989 | 7:53 AM Messina Centrale | 1h15 | 9:08 AM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21989 | 7:53 AM Messina Centrale | 1h08 | 9:01 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21989 | 7:53 AM Messina Centrale | 1h08 | 9:01 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5385 | 9:15 AM Messina Centrale | 0h45 | 10:00 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5385 | 9:15 AM Messina Centrale | 0h45 | 10:00 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 10:22 AM Messina Centrale | 0h57 | 11:19 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 10:22 AM Messina Centrale | 1h03 | 11:25 AM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 10:22 AM Messina Centrale | 0h57 | 11:19 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5391 | 11:15 AM Messina Centrale | 0h39 | 11:54 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5391 | 11:15 AM Messina Centrale | 0h39 | 11:54 AM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 11:55 AM Messina Centrale | 1h14 | 1:09 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 11:55 AM Messina Centrale | 1h21 | 1:16 PM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 11:55 AM Messina Centrale | 1h14 | 1:09 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5395 | 1:20 PM Messina Centrale | 0h44 | 2:04 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5395 | 1:20 PM Messina Centrale | 0h44 | 2:04 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 1:35 PM Messina Centrale | 1h08 | 2:43 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 1:35 PM Messina Centrale | 1h17 | 2:52 PM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 1:35 PM Messina Centrale | 1h08 | 2:43 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 2:12 PM Messina Centrale | 0h52 | 3:04 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 2:12 PM Messina Centrale | 0h52 | 3:04 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 2:35 PM Messina Centrale | 1h03 | 3:38 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 2:35 PM Messina Centrale | 1h03 | 3:38 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 2:35 PM Messina Centrale | 1h08 | 3:43 PM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 721+ Regionale 12988 | 3:50 PM Messina Centrale | 1h23 | 5:13 PM Alcantara | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 721 | 3:50 PM Messina Centrale | 0h34 | 4:24 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 721 | 3:50 PM Messina Centrale | 0h34 | 4:24 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 4:18 PM Messina Centrale | 1h09 | 5:27 PM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 4:18 PM Messina Centrale | 1h03 | 5:21 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 4:18 PM Messina Centrale | 1h03 | 5:21 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5397 | 5:15 PM Messina Centrale | 0h42 | 5:57 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5397 · Regionale 12994 | 5:15 PM Messina Centrale | 1h27 | 6:42 PM Alcantara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5397 | 5:15 PM Messina Centrale | 0h42 | 5:57 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12987 | 5:45 PM Messina Centrale | 1h04 | 6:49 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12987 · Regionale 5372 | 5:45 PM Messina Centrale | 1h28 | 7:13 PM Alcantara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12987 | 5:45 PM Messina Centrale | 1h04 | 6:49 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 6:30 PM Messina Centrale | 1h02 | 7:32 PM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 6:30 PM Messina Centrale | 0h57 | 7:27 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 6:30 PM Messina Centrale | 0h57 | 7:27 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12991 | 7:34 PM Messina Centrale | 0h59 | 8:33 PM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12991 | 7:34 PM Messina Centrale | 0h54 | 8:28 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12991 | 7:34 PM Messina Centrale | 0h54 | 8:28 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 727 | 7:58 PM Messina Centrale | 0h44 | 8:42 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 727 | 7:58 PM Messina Centrale | 0h44 | 8:42 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 8:15 PM Messina Centrale | 1h09 | 9:24 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 8:15 PM Messina Centrale | 1h16 | 9:31 PM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 8:15 PM Messina Centrale | 1h09 | 9:24 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 10:17 PM Messina Centrale | 1h00 | 11:17 PM Alcantara | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 10:17 PM Messina Centrale | 0h55 | 11:12 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 10:17 PM Messina Centrale | 0h55 | 11:12 PM Taormina-Giardini | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Messina to Giardini Naxos run on average 49 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF6 but you can travel from only CHF4 by bus.
There are 44 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF6 |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 44 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 3:46 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Giardini Naxos — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Giardini Naxos trip today.
Main museum of ancient Naxos, displaying Greek finds, ceramics, and artifacts that explain the colony's major role in Sicilian history.
Open-air archaeological display with visible excavation remains, ideal for seeing ancient streets, walls, and settlement layers in context.
Antiquarium section with curated exhibits from the site, useful for a focused overview of daily life in the first Greek colony.
Popular seaside promenade lined with beach views, shops, and walking space, ideal for experiencing the town's lively waterfront atmosphere.
Scenic bay and beach area famous for views toward Taormina and calm walks by the sea, especially attractive at sunset.
Central square used for gatherings and events, offering a practical base for exploring nearby streets, churches, and the waterfront.
Pasta alla Norma is a classic Sicilian pasta with tomato, fried eggplant, ricotta salata, and basil, strongly linked to nearby Catania and loved across eastern Sicily.
Arancini are stuffed, breaded rice balls, often filled with ragù or cheese. They are a staple Sicilian street food found in bars and bakeries around town.
Pesce spada alla griglia is grilled swordfish, a hallmark of the Ionian coast. It is prized in Giardini Naxos for its fresh local catch and simple seasoning.
Refined dining with seafood-focused Sicilian cuisine, elegant presentation, and a more upscale atmosphere suited to a special evening.
Well-known seafood restaurant near the waterfront, appreciated for fresh fish, Sicilian classics, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Established local restaurant serving traditional Sicilian seafood and pasta in a friendly, classic setting popular with returning visitors.
Moderate for Sicily. Hotels rise in summer, but dining and local buses stay reasonable versus Amalfi Coast or major Italian resort towns.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; taxis can be rounded up; small change is fine at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Giardini Naxos 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 Giardini Naxos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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