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Cheap train tickets from Milan to Messina

Showing times and prices for Sep 22

Cheapest

€132

Average

€150

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

02:40PM9h11

Milan Centrale

11:51PMMessina

€1321One-way

0 transfers

02:16PM9h35

Rho Fiera metro station

11:51PMMessina

€1321One-way

0 transfers

06:40AM9h39

Milan Centrale

04:19PMMessina

€1421One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM11h05

Milan Centrale

07:35PMMessina Centrale

€1531One-way

1 transfer

05:20AM10h15

Milan Centrale

03:35PMMessina Centrale

€1901One-way

2 transfers

Train schedule from Milan to Messina

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 22

06:40AM9h39

Milan Centrale

04:19PMMessina

0 transfers

02:16PM9h35

Rho Fiera metro station

11:51PMMessina

0 transfers

02:40PM9h11

Milan Centrale

11:51PMMessina

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Milan to Messina

Showing times and prices for Sep 22

Fastest Journey

9 h 11 m

Average

9 h 28 m

Trains per day

Distance

964 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Milan for Messina every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

02:40PM9h11

Milan Centrale

11:51PMMessina

€1321One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

02:16PM9h35

Rho Fiera metro station

11:51PMMessina

€1321One-way

0 transfers

06:40AM9h39

Milan Centrale

04:19PMMessina

€1421One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Milan to Messina

	Distance	598 miles (964 km)
	Average train duration	10 h 16 min
	Average train ticket price	$111 (€99)
	Train frequency	1 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
	Train companies	Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciargento or Intercity

Trains from Milan to Messina cover the 598 miles (964 km) long route taking on average 10 h 16 min with our travel partners like Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciargento or Intercity. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $111 (€99), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $79 (€70). Travelers depart most frequently from Milano Centrale and arrive in Messina Centrale.

Train providers: Frecciarossa, Italo and Intercity from Milan to Messina trains

Travel from Milan to Messina from $79 (€70) with Omio’s train partners Frecciarossa, Italo and Intercity! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots when you can simply take a Frecciarossa train to reach your destination in just a few hours. Frecciarossa is the premier high-speed train service from Trenitalia, Italy’s national railroad company, with around 200 connections made across Italy per day. These trains reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making them one of the fastest in the world. You can expect to travel 598 miles (964 km) between Milan and Messina on a Frecciarossa high-speed train. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

You can find the best deals on cheap Frecciarossa train tickets right here. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you all travel information for the Milan to Messina route, such as departure and arrival times, stops, train stations, journey times, and cheap fares. Once you’re ready, buy your Milan to Messina train ticket on Omio and enjoy traveling in full comfort on a Frecciarossa train!

Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

Train information from Milan to Messina with Intercity:

Average Duration: 16 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $129
Intercity frequency: 1 a day

Italo is a brand of high-speed trains operated by the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV). Its fleet of trains includes the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly train that can reach a maximum speed of 150 mph (250 km/h). Italo offers four different class options, but each train car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort. You can choose between the Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive classes. Standard services in all Italo trains include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of movies, music and games). Italo offers three types of fares with different prices and flexibility: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex.

Cheapest Price: $86

Trains from Milan to Messina

For trips that you make on trains from Milan to Messina, you should spend an average trip time around 18h and 30min. There are about 8 trains daily most days of the week including weekends and holidays. This rather lengthy journey will cover around 600 miles (965 km).

Milan to Messina Train Time: Daily Departures

There are roughly eight trains every day that make this trip to Massena from Milan and the first of these trains will leave Milan at around 08:00 a.m. and the last one of the trains will leave just before 11:30 p.m. The breakdown of the schedule of trains is it about half of these trains leave in the morning and then the other half leave between the early evening and late-night hours.

How long is the journey from Milan to Messina by train

The trip on trains from Milan to Messina is it fairly long one that will cover around 600 miles (965 km) of the Italian countryside. The quickest trip on this route takes around 11h and 30min but on average you should expect a travel time of around 18h and 30min. While there is one direct train every day most of the trips on this route will require one or two transfers along the way.

On trains from Milan to Messina, what station will you depart from?

Departure train station: While there are several stations where you may depart from when leaving Milan, a good number of the trains that are leaving will be departing from the Central Train Station. This station sits about 2 miles (3.5 km) from the center of the city and in fact, travelers can walk from the center of the city to the station in just about 20minutes. While you are making that walk you'll see several restaurants and cafés that the city of Milan is known for. Inside the station, you will find bars and restaurants as well as some retail locations. There is also a luggage facility, a post office, and a large ticket office. If you would prefer not to walk to the station two of the four lines on the light rail system in the city make stops here which makes the station easy to get to from practically any part of Milan. You may also depart from the station called Garibaldi Porta. This station is about 2.2 miles (3.7 km) north of the city center. The Station offers great connections to the city through suburban lines number S7 and S8. This is a bustling station that offers several amenities including restrooms, food options, as well as quite a bit of shopping. Another departure option is the Lambrate Station. This station is about 3.3 miles (5.4 km) east of the city. Like the other two stations, this station is also connected to the local light rail system meaning it is quite easy to get here from any point in the city. The amenities here include a book shop, some clothing stores as well as a bar. The final departure station is Rogoredo Station. This station sits on the third line of the light rail system in the city once again making it very easy to get to. The station is about 5 miles (8 km) to the southeast of the city. The station also offers some basic amenities like some retail shops and food options.

Arrival train station: The arrival station on this route will be Messina Centrale. This station has a location that sits just about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the southeast of the town. The station offers connections to the area by a suburban railway system as well as the Messina Tramway. The station is well known as a stunning piece of architecture in the area. There is also a bus station that is adjacent to the station so there are plenty of transportation options to get you where you are going after your train trip here. Beyond that, the station offers some basic amenities like a seating area, a ticket office, restroom facilities, as well as some food and beverage options.

Which train companies travel from Milan to Messina?

Trentialia operators all of the trains on this route. As with so many of their other routes that you will find throughout Italy, this router offers Regionale and Intercity normal-speed trains as well as their high-speed offering like the Frecciarossa.

Trentialia trains from Milan to Messina

There are roughly 8 trips made on this route to Messina from Milan by train every day. Of those 8 trips 3happen on the high-speed Freciarossa trains offered by Trenitalia. Each one of these trips requires one transfer along the route. Well there is one direct train per day most of the trips along this route require one or two transfers.

Train Milan to Messina: Services on Board

All of the trains on this route will offer two classes of seating that they refer to as second and first-class. The trains on this route offer the same generous luggage allowance that lets you bring your luggage aboard the train free of charge. You can also bring a bicycle aboard the train free of charge just as you would any other piece of luggage. If you have a pet that you want to bring on board you can bring the pet free of charge as well. Just make sure they are in a pet carrier or if it is a dog, it can be on a leash with a muzzle. If you are bringing a dog the dog can travel on a leash but must also have a muzzle. For any passengers with special needs, disabilities, or limited mobility, Trenitalia works with a third-party company to provide a staff of dedicated professionals to assist with any special needs these travelers may have for making the trip on trains from Milan to Massena.

How to find cheap train tickets from Milan to Messina?

The trips on the trains on this route from Milan to Messina highlight a very simple fact about trying to save money on train fares. The longer it takes to make the trip from one city to another, the more you're going to save on your train fare. Another great way to save some money on your train ticket is to book as far in advance as you can. Sometimes discounts and specials are offered and these are much easier to find when you are booking far in advance of your travel day. One other great way to save money is to be flexible as to when you travel. Some days and times are in more demand than others and if you avoid these times, you can save some money.

FAQs: Trains from Milan to Messina

FAQs: Travel by train from Milan to Messina easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Messina.

Cheap train tickets from Milan to Messina can start from as little as $79 (€70) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Milan to Messina is $111 (€99); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Milan to Messina train time is 10 h 16 min covering the 598 mile (964 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Milan to Messina leaves at 4: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Milan to Messina leaves at 8: 13 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Milan to Messina without having to change trains with Intercity Notte. There is 1 direct train from Milan to Messina each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, you can take a high-speed train from Milan to Messina with Frecciarossa, Italo or Frecciargento. Overall you can travel with the following companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciargento or Intercity.

Take the Milan to Messina train with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciargento or Intercity. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey between Milan and Messina as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Yes, you can take a night train from Milan to Messina with Intercity Notte. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

When departing from Milan, you have various train station options to start your route from including Milano Centrale, Milano Porta Garibaldi and Milano Rogoredo. When arriving in Messina, you can end your route in train stations like Messina Centrale and Messina Marittima.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Milano Centrale, which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Messina Centrale, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Milan to Messina is April.

However, you have options as you can travel from Milan to Messina 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Milan

Messina

Milano Centrale is the most popular Milan railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Milan for your trip to Messina.

Milano Centrale Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 1, 20124 Milan, Italy

Phone Number

+39 892021

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 05: 50 - 22: 20

Public transit options for Milano Centrale

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

Milano Porta Garibaldi Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Piazza Sigmund Freud, 1, Milan, Italy

Phone Number

+39 892021

Public transit options for Milano Porta Garibaldi

Metro lines: M2, M5
Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8

Milano Rogoredo Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

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Address

Via Gamboloita, 7, 20139 Milano MI, Italy

Milan, V. Le Testi Via S. Glicerio (Bicocca) Accessibility

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

20126 Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

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