The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Messina
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
16 h 35 m
Average duration
17 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
966 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Messina will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
Of the 2 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Messina on Mon, Dec 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 29 the direct trains cover the 966 km distance in an average of 17 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 35 m .
On Mon, Dec 29 the slowest trains will take 19 h 2 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.




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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan Centrale to Messina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 600 miles (966 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€107 Average price | €72 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 56m Average total duration 15h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan Centrale to Messina train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Messina trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:48 AM Milan Centrale | 19h02 | 6:50 AM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 16h35 | 10:45 AM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Milan Centrale to Messina trains with Omio?
Intercity Notte as well as Intercity, Frecciargento and Frecciarossa offer trains services from Milan Centrale to Messina. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Milan Centrale to Messina.
Why book with Omio vs Intercity Notte?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Intercity Notte, but also compare tickets for the likes of Intercity, Frecciargento and Frecciarossa to find the best option for your trip from Milan Centrale to Messina.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Intercity Notte tickets can be bought on Intercity Notte's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Intercity, Frecciargento and Frecciarossa to help you choose the right option for your journey from Milan Centrale to Messina.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Milan Centrale to Messina.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Messina
Trains from Milan Centrale to Messina run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€49) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:48, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 600 miles (966 km) distance in 11h 50m.
Distance 600 miles (966 km) |
Average train duration 12h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€49) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 50m |
First train 11:48 |
Last train 20:45 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa from Milan Centrale to Messina trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Messina from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan Centrale to Messina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Messina 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 Messina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan Centrale to Messina
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
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