Milan to Messina train

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Cheap train tickets from Milan to Messina

Showing times and prices for Sep 09

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Intercity Notte
08:10PM16h35
Milan Centrale
12:45PMMessina Centrale
$1671One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Intercity
10:13PM18h31
Milan Porta Garibaldi
04:44PMFiumara Gazzi
$1711One-way
2 transfers
Intercity
01:48PM18h17
Milan Centrale
08:05AMMessina Centrale
$2201One-way
1 transfer
Intercity
01:48PM18h28
Milan Centrale
08:16AMFiumara Gazzi
$2221One-way
2 transfers
Intercity
11:20AM17h55
Milan Centrale
05:15AMMessina Centrale
$2251One-way
2 transfers

Train schedule from Milan to Messina

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 9
Frecciarossa
05:20AM10h15
Milan Centrale
03:35PMMessina Centrale
2 transfers
Intercity
11:20AM17h55
Milan Centrale
05:15AMMessina Centrale
2 transfers
Intercity
01:48PM18h17
Milan Centrale
08:05AMMessina Centrale
1 transfer
Intercity
01:48PM18h28
Milan Centrale
08:16AMFiumara Gazzi
2 transfers
Frecciarossa
05:10PM12h05
Milan Centrale
05:15AMMessina Centrale
1 transfer
Frecciarossa
05:10PM12h54
Milan Centrale
06:04AMFiumara Gazzi
2 transfers
Frecciarossa
05:35PM11h40
Milan Centrale
05:15AMMessina Centrale
2 transfers
Frecciarossa
07:00PM13h05
Milan Centrale
08:05AMMessina Centrale
1 transfer
Frecciarossa
07:00PM13h16
Milan Centrale
08:16AMFiumara Gazzi
2 transfers
Intercity Notte
08:10PM16h35
Milan Centrale
12:45PMMessina Centrale
0 transfers
Intercity
10:13PM18h31
Milan Porta Garibaldi
04:44PMFiumara Gazzi
2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Milan to Messina

Showing times and prices for Sep 09

Fastest Journey

10 h 15 m

Average

14 h 49 m

Trains per day

11

Distance

964 km

Of the 11 trains that leave Milan for Messina every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Frecciarossa
05:20AM10h15
Milan Centrale
03:35PMMessina Centrale
$3031One-way
2 transfers
2nd Fastest
Frecciarossa
05:35PM11h40
Milan Centrale
05:15AMMessina Centrale
$3401One-way
2 transfers
Frecciarossa
05:10PM12h05
Milan Centrale
05:15AMMessina Centrale
$2691One-way
1 transfer
Frecciarossa
05:10PM12h54
Milan Centrale
06:04AMFiumara Gazzi
$2721One-way
2 transfers
Frecciarossa
07:00PM13h05
Milan Centrale
08:05AMMessina Centrale
$2791One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Milan to Messina

distanceDistance598 miles (964 km)
durationAverage train duration10 h 15 min
priceAverage train ticket price$143 (€122)
frequencyTrain frequency3 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there is 1 direct train a day
carriersTrain companiesIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo or Frecciarossa

Trains from Milan to Messina cover the 598 miles (964 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 15 min with our travel partners like Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo or Frecciarossa. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $73 (€62), but the average price of train tickets is $143 (€122). Travelers depart most frequently from Milan Centrale and arrive in Messina Centrale.

Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity and Italo from Milan to Messina trains

Travel between Milan and Messina from $64 (€54) with Omio’s train partners Intercity Notte, Intercity and Italo! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing journey on a Frecciarossa train from Milan to Messina. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you the latest Frecciarossa schedules for the Milan to Messina train and prices starting as low as $213 (€180) for this route. Frecciarossa is Trenitalia’s premier high-speed train service making around 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. Frecciarossa trains are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact and reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 598 miles (964 km) quickly to Messina from Milan.

When booking the Frecciarossa train to Messina from Milan, you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. Although each class offers different levels of comfort, all Frecciarossa train cars provide passengers with free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services. If you’re looking to add to your travel experience, book a Frecciarossa train between Milan and Messina on Omio today!

Frecciarossa from Milan to Messina train information:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $213
  • Frecciarossa frequency: 1 a day

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.
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Cheap train tickets from Milan to Messina can start from as little as $73 (€62) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Milan to Messina is $143 (€122); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Milan to Messina is 10 h 15 min   to travel the 598 mile (964 km) long route, with around there are 3 trains per day. Journey times can vary 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, there is 1 direct train a day from Milan to Messina with Intercity. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, you can take a high-speed train from Milan to Messina with Italo or Frecciarossa. Overall you can travel with the following companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo or Frecciarossa.
Take the Milan to Messina train with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo or Frecciarossa. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Milan to 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.  

Passengers board the train most frequently from Milan 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 October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Milan to Messina including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Milan to Messina

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Messina
The major railway station for departures from Milan is Milan Centrale. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Milan Centrale for your journey to Messina from Milan.
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ParkingParking
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Phone Number
+39 892021
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sun: 05: 50 - 22: 20
Public transit options for Milan 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
The major train station for arrivals in Messina is Messina Centrale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Messina Centrale for your journey to Messina from Milan.
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